Gomphrena

Candelabra Primrose

About Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose

Gomphrena

Candelabra Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-123-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Insects

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

Primula beesiana

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

In Hindi

Gomphrena

candelabra primrose

In German

Gomphrena

Kerzenleuchter Primel

In French

Gomphrena

candélabre primevère

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Primula beesiana

In Greek

Gomphrena

μανουάλια primrose

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

prímula candelabros

In Polish

Gomphrena

kandelabry pierwiosnka

In Latin

Gomphrena

candelabra Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Myrtales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

90145

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose

Season and care of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.

Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose

Care of Gomphrena and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.