Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Oxlip
candelabra primrose
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Primula beesiana
In Greek
δακράκι
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Oxlip
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Oxlip
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Oxlip
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Candelabra Primrose season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Oxlip and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip 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.