Tasha Tudor Seeds: Candelabra Primrose

Our family primula japonica started in Tasha’s daughter-in-law Marjorie Tudor’s garden, not far from Tasha's. Marjorie shared them and they became a dependable resident of Tasha’s wildflower garden among the rhododendrons along the stream that runs to her pond. This primrose begins blooming in the spring with its first candelabra. As the season advances, the stem grows up through the center of the first candelabra and will bloom in a second row as the first round of flowers fade. This continues into a third and sometimes fourth circlet of flowers. This primula crosses with itself readily to produce infinite, subtle variations. It doesn’t care for bright sun, so give this treasure consistently moist soil and a shady locale. 

Latin name: Primula Japonica

Level: Easy

Flower: Shades of pink, purple, white

Plant type: Perennial

Seed count: Approx. 150 Seeds

Zones: 4-8

Likes: Consistently moist soil 

Height: 1-2 feet

Bloom: Late spring to mid-summer

Germination: Surface sow in early spring. Keep moist.