Description

Evening Primrose

Illuminate your garden with the enchanting blooms of Evening Primrose.

Known for its delightful yellow flowers that open in the evening and close by the following noon, this plant brings a touch of magic to any garden, attracting night-time pollinators and providing a lovely glow under the moonlight.

About

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a biennial plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in two years.

In the first year, it forms a rosette of leaves, and in the second year, it sends up tall flower spikes adorned with bright yellow, fragrant blooms.

These flowers open in the evening, making the plant a unique and charming addition to your garden, perfect for night gardens or moon gardens.

Loved by pollinators

Evening Primrose is not only beautiful but also beneficial to your garden’s ecosystem.

The flowers attract night-time pollinators such as moths and certain species of bees, helping to support local biodiversity.

Additionally, its seeds are a valuable food source for birds, making it a great plant for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Health benefits

This plant also has a rich history of medicinal uses.

Evening Primrose oil, extracted from its seeds, is renowned for its potential health benefits, including supporting skin health, reducing inflammation, and balancing hormones.

While the plant itself adds beauty to the garden, its seeds can be harvested to produce this beneficial oil.

Growing notes:

• Choose a full sun – part shade position
• Growing season: Spring or Autumn – Winter in warmer climates
• Grow in punnets first then transplant out after 4-6 weeks
• Depth: 2mm
• Height: plant 30cm, flowers up to 1 metre
• Germinates: 10-24 days

Each pack has 20 seeds.

Evening Primrose is a must-have for any garden, offering enchanting blooms, easy growth, and benefits to both pollinators and garden enthusiasts.

Plant it in your garden to enjoy its night-time beauty, support local wildlife, and perhaps even explore its traditional medicinal uses.