Oenothera odorata

Genus: Oenothera

Species: odorata

Family Name: Onagraceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 915D

English Name(s): Evening Primrose

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Suitable for: Summer Bedding

Colour: Yellow/Orange

Flowers: June, July, August

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors in late winter-spring. Sow directly in spring after danger of frost has passed. Indoors, surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Place in a propagator or pop in a clear plastic bag to maintain humidity. Ideal temp. 18-20°C. Germination takes 2-3 weeks approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Prefers any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial sun. Easy to care for.

Cultivation Instructions

Will self-seed freely. Will spread by rhizomes. Cut back to ground level in late autumn after flowering ceases. Can be grown as an annual.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 300

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.