Primula bulleyana
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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,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> so called because of the tiered arrangement of their flowers. It is a semi-evergreen perennial.<ref name=RHSAZ>Template:Cite book</ref> The sturdy, erect flowering stems appear in summer and are Template:Convert long, rising in groups from a rosette of leaves Template:Convert long and Template:Convert 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Subspecies
The plant formerly known as Primula beesiana (Bee's primrose) is now regarded as a synonym of P. bulleyana subsp. beesiana (Template:Au) Template:Au.<ref name = GRIN>Template:GRIN</ref> It is similar in size and form to its parent, but has purple blooms. It is likewise a recipient of the RHS award.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>