Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Asia, China
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
candélabre primevère
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Onagraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.