Primula pulverulenta, Candelabra Primrose, the Mealy Primrose or Mealy Cowslip is a herbaceous perennial with strong stems of deep pink to red flowers arising from basal rosettes of leaves in early summer. The flowers are grouped at intervals along the stem in a tiered formation, hence the common name "candelabra primula" which is often applied to this and other species with a similar arrangement.

The specific epithet pulverulenta, meaning "dust", refers to the mealy white layer (farina) covering the stems of the plant.

This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. In cultivation it requires a neutral or acid soil which remains permanently moist, such as the bank of a stream or pond, in full or partial sunlight.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-8

Height: 20", 50cm

Location: Sun or part shade

Seeds per packet: 50