Seed no. 915L
Oenothera versicolor, 'Sunset Boulevard'
Evening Primrose
£3.15
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
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. 10-15°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
Prefers any ordinary, well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Easy to care for.
Cultivation
Cut back to ground level in late autumn after flowering ceases. Can be grown as an annual.
| Genus | Oenothera |
|---|---|
| Species | versicolor |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Common name | Evening Primrose |
| Seed number | 915L |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.3m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Apr, May, Jun |
| Seeds per packet | 315 |
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