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Primrose Seeds - Evening
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Evening Primrose (Oenothera Lamarckiana) - Oenothera Evening Primrose gets its name because it opens in the late afternoon and stays opened throughout the evening. It has light yellow blooms that measure over 2 inches across, and they have a rich scent that attracts bees, butterflies and birds.
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Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
864,000
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 7.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Evening Primrose (Oenothera Lamarckiana) - What a treasured wildflower that has naturalized throughout the United States. Evening Primrose is easily propagated from flower seed, and it does wonders when planted in a meadow or along a fence line. Oenothera Evening Primrose gets its name because it opens in the late afternoon and stays opened throughout the evening. It has light yellow blooms that measure over 2 inches across, and they have a rich scent that attracts bees, butterflies and birds.
Evening Primrose is an annual wildflower with a fairly short bloom period. Its flowers may be seen in May and June, with the peak being mid-May.They prefer a sunny area with well-drained soil. They are liberal self-sowers, spreading their own flower seed, so after they are done blooming cut back the plants to reduce spreading.
How To Grow Evening Primrose From Seed: To sow Evening Primrose seeds outdoors, prepare weed-free soil and loosen the top 1 - 2 inches. Spread the flower seed and rake them into the soil only lightly covering. Sow Oenothera Primrose seeds in early spring or late fall. Evening Primrose Flower Care: In the spring, before flowering, apply a compost as a fertilizer around the plants. After flowering, cut back the Primrose plants after blooming is done to reduce the spreading.
Lovely Native Wildflower
Evening primrose grows happily in almost any part of the United States. It is actually one of the few wildflowers native to North America!
Primrose Seeds | Evening
How to Grow
Sow outdoors in early spring or late fall when temperatures are around 65F-70F degrees. Sow into a prepared and loosened soil bed, planting at a depth of 1/16 inch. Evening primrose prefers full sun and open conditions, similar to its native meadow environment. Keep seeds moist until germination, but not wet. These seeds should germinate in 15-30 days. In the spring, before flowering, apply a compost as fertilizer around the plants.
- Sowing rate: 3 pounds per acre
- Depth: 1/16 inch
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
Flower Specifications
After flowering, it is helpful to cut back the stems and foliage to reduce overspreading.
- Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
- Height: 24 - 48 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Annual
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
Plant this wildflower seed at 3 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
6 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Fall & Winter
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Humus rich, pH 6.0 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Primula Acaulis
Common Primrose (Primula Acaulis Danessa Pink Shades) - Danessa is unique common primrose and this variety has brilliant pink flowers! A heat tolerant Primrose that is extra-early flowering and suitable for early Autumn flowering. Excellent plant habit and a good range of bright core colors, ideal for after Summer color in the gardens. It is the earliest flowing primrose grown from flower seeds.
Sow Primrose seeds indoors in late fall or early winter. Use starter trays and a peaty starter mix. Press the Primula Acaulis seeds into the starter mix but do not cover the flower seeds. Light is beneficial for germination. After the Primrose seedlings get their second or third leaves they can be transplanted to a protected outdoor seedbed or individual pots. Plant out in late winter or early spring. When planting Common Primrose into its permanent place, amend the garden soil with plenty of peat moss and use a slow release fertilizer. Space the Primrose plants 8 inches apart in a partially shaded setting.