Primula beesiana

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Primula beesiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species:
P. beesiana
Binomial name
Primula beesiana

Primula beesiana, now treated as a subspecies of Primula bulleyana. is one of the species known as candelabra primroses. It is a tall Primula with purple-red flowers.

Stems of Primula beesiana grow 50–60 cm high and flower in late spring or early summer. They prefer full sun or partial shade, and live a long time. The flowers are fragrant and require diligent watering.