Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
America
Types
Not available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Cushion
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Lobelia
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Lobelia
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Lobelie
In French
candélabre primevère
Lobelia
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Lobelia
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Lobélia
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Lobelia
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Onagraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.