Description
Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 6970 (Oenothera speciosa).
A Fragrant, Colour-Shifting Beauty for Sunny Landscapes.
True to its name, the Showy Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) is a captivating addition to the garden that offers a unique sensory experience. These delicate, cup-shaped flowers begin a pristine white and mature into a soft, glowing pink as they age. Measuring approximately 5 cm across, the blooms appear in profusion on upright 45 cm stems. While their fragrance is most enchanting in the evening, their blooming habits are full of surprises: in southern regions, they often stay open during the day, while in the north, they wait until dusk to reveal their beauty.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6970
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Type: Naturalized Perennial
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Hardiness: Zone 5
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Colour: White maturing to Pink
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Height: 45 cm
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Bloom Time: Late Spring through Summer (Largest blooms appear in spring)
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Features: Enchanting evening fragrance; thrives in hot, dry soils; ideal for rock gardens and low borders.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Showy Evening Primrose is a resilient survivor that thrives in challenging conditions where other plants might struggle.
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Sow Indoors: For blooms in the first year, start seeds in early February. Use a soilless mix and provide a very light sifting of growing medium—just enough to barely cover the seed.
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Germination: Maintain a temperature between 15–20°C. Expect sprouts within 10–14 days. After germination, move to a slightly cooler area under lights.
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Sow Outdoors: Seed can be direct-sown in mid-May. Once established, this species is known to self-seed readily, ensuring a permanent and expanding presence in your garden.
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Care: This primrose loves heat and is perfectly suited for dry, well-drained soils. As summer temperatures rise, you may notice the flowers become slightly smaller—this is a natural response to the heat.
Why Showy Evening Primrose Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you are looking for a plant that provides both visual charm and a sweet, lingering scent, the Showy Evening Primrose is a perfect choice. Its ability to flourish in hot, dry spots makes it a “problem-solver” for those parched sections of your rock garden or formal borders. Whether you catch them glowing in the afternoon sun or scenting the evening air, these primroses bring a touch of effortless, shifting beauty to any sunny site.
