Vigorous, Primula beesiana, commonly known as Candelabra Primrose, is a deciduous perennial with attractive whorls of deep-pink to purple flowers with a yellow heart. Each stem displays up to 6-8 whorls, spaced at intervals atop flat, basal rosettes of light green leaves. Native to the mountain meadows of China, this perennial thrives in damp, shady environments where it brings in late spring or early summer its brightly colored blossoms. Primroses are brilliant vehicles for adding color to the shade garden. A low maintenance plant that is also deer resistant. Easily grows up to 24 in. tall and across (60 cm)

Very long-lived, Primula bulleyana, commonly known as Candelabra Primrose, is a semi-evergreen perennial with attractive whorls of golden-yellow flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm) that open from orange-red buds. Each stem displays up to 5-7 whorls, spaced at intervals atop basal rosettes of ovate to lanceolate, medium green leaves. Native to the hillsides in China, this perennial thrives in damp, shady environments where it brings in late spring or early summer its brightly colored blossoms. Primroses are brilliant vehicles for adding color to the shade garden.

Pleasing to the eye, Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' (Japanese Primrose) is a deciduous perennial with attractive whorls of up to 10 shell pink flowers adorned with a red eye. They are spaced at intervals along upright, slender stems and rise above basal rosettes of lettuce-like, pale green crinkly leaves. Native to Japan, this perennial thrives in damp, shady environments where it brings its charming blossoms in late spring to early summer. Plant in groups or drifts with hostas, ferns and iris in damp open woodlands, next to streams and ponds.

One of the earliest candelabra primroses to bloom, award-winning Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' (Japanese Primrose) is a robust, deciduous perennial with attractive whorls of crimson flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm), adorned with a darker eye. Each stout stem can boast up to six whorls spaced at intervals. They arise from a basal rosette of lettuce-like, pale green crinkly leaves. Native to Japan, this perennial thrives in damp, shady environments where it brings its eye-catching blossoms in late spring to early summer. Plant in groups or drifts with ferns, spring bulbs or ornamental grasses in damp open woodlands, next to streams and ponds.

One of the earliest candelabra primroses to bloom, award-winning Primula japonica 'Postford White' (Japanese Primrose) is a robust, deciduous perennial with attractive whorls of glistening white flowers adorned with a yellow eye. Each stout stem can boast up to six whorls spaced at intervals. They arise from a basal rosette of lettuce-like, pale green crinkly leaves. Native to Japan, this perennial thrives in damp, shady environments where it brings its eye-catching blossoms in late spring to early summer. Plant in groups or drifts with ferns, spring bulbs or ornamental grasses in damp open woodlands, next to streams and ponds.

One of the tallest candelabra primroses, Primula prolifera is an evergreen perennial with bright whorls of fragrant golden-yellow flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), from early to mid-summer. Each lightly farina-dusted stem displays up to 7 whorls spaced at intervals, that open in succession and stay in bloom for many weeks. They rise atop a rosette of deep green, spoon-shaped leaves. Unlike most other candelabra primroses, this plant is evergreen and retains its foliage during the winter.

Usually flowering before all other Primula Candelabras, award-winning Primula pulverulenta, commonly known as Candelabra Primrose, is a lovely species native to Sichuan, China. Long-lived, this hardy, semi-evergreen perennial thrives in damp, shady environments where it brings in late spring or early summer, tiered whorls of deep crimson-red, bell-shaped flowers (6 to 8 per stem) spaced at intervals on leafless stems that rise atop basal rosettes of tooth-edged, medium green leaves.

The highlight of the late spring bog garden, Primula x bulleesiana is a hybrid cross between Primula bulleyana and Primula beesiana. This hybrid perennial thrives in damp, shady environments where it brings in late spring or early summer, brightly colored, tiered whorls of flowers (3 to 6 per stem) spaced at intervals on leafless stems that rise atop basal rosettes of ovate to lanceolate, medium green leaves. The delicate flowers range from salmon to terracotta and include cream, rose, red, lavender, and purple.