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Swallow Cottage
Primula beesiana
£3.50
Common Name: Candelabra Primula
Flowering Period: April-July
UK Native? No - China
Pot Size: 1.5 litre

(4-7 sun/light shade)   60x30cm

A Chinese candelabra primula with whorls of lilac-magenta flowers on tall stems. Discovered in 1906 in the Li-chiang range of mountains in Yunnan, by the plant hunter George Forrest. Enjoys a wet or boggy soil where it performs well and is very effective when placed near water. Best in a sunny spot but will tolerate some shade, although plants then tend to been shorter. Easy and hybridises readily with other species. 

This plant was added to our catalogue on Tuesday 24 February, 2004.
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Just a quick note to say how impressed I was with the excellent service you provided on my order. The plants arrived as requested and are all a picture of health, settling into their new home. I think your website is excellent - easy to navigate around and provides all the information you need at hand. It is also refreshing that you only have available plants shown to avoid the frustration of going through the order process only to then be told they are out of stock. Keep up the good work. SD, May 2006