How to Grow Evening Primrose
Be sure that it is legal or appropriate to plant evening primrose where you are., Purchase or obtain evening primrose seed. , Sow the seed in late spring., Thin the seedlings to 30cm/12". , Water until established., Let it grow.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be sure that it is legal or appropriate to plant evening primrose where you are.
Consider your local environment and biodiversity before adding a plant that sprawls with great ease. -
Step 2: Purchase or obtain evening primrose seed.
, Choose soil that is well-drained and in a sunny position.
The type of soil isn't really an issue provided it drains well.
Evening primrose will grow in cool, warm, hot, arid, places; it's not too fussy. ,, Do not over-water. , Evening primrose "thrives on neglect" so it's fairly hard to lose it for lack of nurture.
The real problem is keeping it under control because it self-seeds so readily.
Be prepared to clean up any spread regularly.
Snap off the flower stems after the blooms fade and discard of them.
Doing this will prevent the seeds from ripening and spreading. -
Step 3: Sow the seed in late spring.
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Step 4: Thin the seedlings to 30cm/12".
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Step 5: Water until established.
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Step 6: Let it grow.
Detailed Guide
Consider your local environment and biodiversity before adding a plant that sprawls with great ease.
, Choose soil that is well-drained and in a sunny position.
The type of soil isn't really an issue provided it drains well.
Evening primrose will grow in cool, warm, hot, arid, places; it's not too fussy. ,, Do not over-water. , Evening primrose "thrives on neglect" so it's fairly hard to lose it for lack of nurture.
The real problem is keeping it under control because it self-seeds so readily.
Be prepared to clean up any spread regularly.
Snap off the flower stems after the blooms fade and discard of them.
Doing this will prevent the seeds from ripening and spreading.
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