- Sow the seeds indoors between August and November.
- Fill trays or small pots with moist seed compost.
- Scatter the seeds thinly on the surface and press them in gently.
- Cover very lightly with a fine layer of compost.
- Keep in a bright position at around 10-15c.
- Germination usually takes 14-28 days.
- Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle.
- Grow on in cooler conditions and harden off gradually.
- After the risk of frost has passed, plant out 30cm apart.
Oenothera speciosa (Evening Primrose) produces cup-shaped pink blooms with soft yellow centres. Ideal for borders, banks, and naturalistic plantings, it spreads to form an attractive ground cover. The flowers open during the day and are lightly scented in the evening.
