Primula bulleyana

Primula bulleyana is a species of Primula, one of group known as candelabra primroses. 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.

Primula bulleyana is one of a group known as candelabra Primulas, so called because of the tiered arrangement of their flowers, similar to a candelabrum.

The flowering stems are up to 50–60 cm long, rising in groups from a rosette of leaves 12–35 cm long and 3–10 cm broad. The orange-yellow flowers are arranged in tiers. It thrives in a bright, moist environment, such as beside a pond.