Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Cinquefoil
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
पंचकोण
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Fingerkraut
In French
candélabre primevère
potentille
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
cinquefoil
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Πεντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
cinquefoil
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
pięciornik
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
cinquefoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Potentilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Cinquefoil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Cinquefoil flower color: Not Available
- Cinquefoil leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Cinquefoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinquefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.