Bulley's primrose (Primula bulleyana)

Bulley's primrose

Also known as: Candelabra primula

Bulley's primrose is a species of candelabra primrose, categorized this way due to the multi-tiered layout of its flowers. This perennial is a popular ornamental plant that attracts wildlife. This cultivar is named Bulley's primrose after Arthur K Bulley, an amateur gardener and Liverpudlian cotton broker. It has received the Award of Garden Merit.

Scientific classification

Species

Bulley's primrose (Primula bulleyana)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Spring, Summer

Bloom Time

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color

Evergreen, Semi-evergreen, Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Bulley's primrose

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Bulley's primrose thrives in moist environments and needs weekly watering for optimal growth. While it prefers consistently damp soils, it can tolerate brief droughts. Rainwater is beneficial, enhancing its natural watering rhythm and supporting lush foliage and blooms.

Fertilize: Bulley's primrose thrives with balanced fertilization during growth, using high phosphorus fertilizers biweekly at quarter strength for optimal blooms. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent root burn, and adjust feeding in winter. Proper dilution and even soil application, along with following dosage recommendations, ensure plant health.

Pruning: Bulley's primrose features vibrant blooms and a rosette form, needing minimal pruning. Prune in late winter to early spring by removing dead leaves and cutting spent stems to encourage growth and prevent self-seeding. Light trimming maintains shape and health without heavy pruning.

Propagation: Bulley's primrose is propagated by division, involving careful separation of clumps to create new plants with roots. Best done in early spring or post-flowering, ensuring each division has sufficient roots and shoots. Replant in humus-rich, moist soil for optimal growth.

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