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(Redirected from Primula beesiana) Species of flowering plant

Primula bulleyana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species: P. bulleyana
Binomial name
Primula bulleyana
Forrest
Synonyms

Aleuritia bulleyana (Forrest) Soják

Primula bulleyana is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to hillsides in China.

Description

Primula bulleyana is one of a group known as candelabra primulas, so called because of the tiered arrangement of their flowers. It is a semi-evergreen perennial. The sturdy, erect flowering stems appear in summer and are 50–60 centimetres (20–24 in) long, rising in groups from a rosette of leaves 12–35 centimetres (4.7–13.8 in) long and 3–10 centimetres (1.2–3.9 in) broad. The whorls of multiple orange-yellow flowers, opening from red buds, are arranged in tiers. It thrives in a bright, moist environment, such as beside a pond.

This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

History

It was first introduced by George Forrest from Yunnan province, China, in 1906, and named after Arthur K Bulley, his first sponsor, who was a cotton broker from Liverpool and a keen amateur gardener. He founded the Bees Ltd. nursery and was responsible for the introduction of many hardy plants and alpines to Britain in the early 20th century.

Subspecies

The plant formerly known as Primula beesiana (Bee's primrose) is now regarded as a synonym of P. bulleyana subsp. beesiana (Forrest) A.J.Richards. It is similar in size and form to its parent, but has purple blooms. It is likewise a recipient of the RHS award.

References

  1. "Primula bulleyana Forrest". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. "Kew - Primula bulleyana". Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  3. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  4. "RHS Plant Selector - Primula bulleyana". Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  5. "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 81. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  6. Julia Brittain (2006). Plant Lover's Companion: Plants, People and Places. David & Charles. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-5587-0791-7.
  7. "Primula beesiana". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
  8. "Primula beesiana". RHS. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
Taxon identifiers
Primula bulleyana
Primula beesiana


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