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Showy Evening Primrose Seeds

Oenothera speciosa

5.00 (11 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in early spring, pressing lightly into the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 10-30 days. When the seedlings can safely be handled, thin or transplant for wider spacing. For an early start, start the seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors.

Growing: Water the seedlings until they become established. Mature plants can tolerate almost any type of soil, though they tend to wilt in extremely dry soil. This plant needs little care and grows easily; it can quickly spread and become invasive if not controlled, since it reseeds prolifically. To help prevent this, the plants can be cut back after blooming. This plant attracts birds and resists deer.

Harvesting: These short-lived blossoms do not make good cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the wild.

Seed Saving: After flowering, slender ridged pods will develop; keep in mind that these pods provide food for small birds, and may need to be protected in order to preserve the seed. Eventually the pods will turn brown, split open, and drop their seed. Collect the pods as soon as they begin to turn brown, making sure the seed inside has ripened to a dark brown. After the pods have dried, remove the seed. Store the seed in a cool, dark place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Pinkladies, Showy Evening Primrose, Mexican Evening Primrose

Latin Name: Oenothera speciosa

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 190,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: Pink

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Deer Resistant

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Lena Rae

Perky Primroses

My Primrose seeds just sprouted this week! Very happy with all Everwilde seeds. They have a high germination rate, and grow well for me. The seed packs always arrive on time. No complaints.

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Showy Evening Primrose Seeds

Beautiful packaging & quality seeds

The packaging for these seeds is so nice its beyond description. I wish everyone packaged their seeds like this. Quantity and quality were also fantastic. I'm going to be a lifelong customer!

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By JEFF BARNS

Great site for seeds

1st time on site and used the email notification when seeds are back in stock. Three months later got a email of new stock and used link to buy seeds I’ve been waiting for. The price is close to half off of other sites for same seeds. I will be loyal to this company till the end.

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By DKS - NJ

Arrived in great condition

Excellent packaging. All arrived in good condition. Looking forward to planting in Spring.

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Gary Durham

Primrose Seeds

As advertised my seeds arrived in good condition. A good company to deal with.
Thanks

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Greenie

Excellent

Items shipped quickly and almost all seeds sprouted.

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Laura

So excited for these

I purchased 3 seed packets last year and was so pleased that I ordered many more. I can't wait for the weekend to plant.
Excellent products. Fast shipping

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Eileen Hunter

prompt

Haven't germinated yet so can only comment on shipping which was prompt.

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Barbara Watrous

Showy evening primorse seeds

I received the seeds today. They have been distributed, but at this time I have no idea about rate of germination. Time will tell.

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Bruce E Reynolds

A reliable addition to a color explosion in containers

These high quality seeds, although small, will come out if you plant them properly. I use the napkin method. It's amazing what beautiful pink blooms come out of such a small seed. Thank you, Everwilde Farms!!

Showy Evening Primrose Seeds 5.0
Review By Amy

Easy to grow

These pink lovely evening bloomers make your late afternoon walk different than your morning garden. I accidentally step on them all day while working in the apiary. They are forgiving and tough by day and exotic and floriferous in the evening.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $2.98 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~190,000 Seeds) $10.57 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $26.01 Notify Me
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $90.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $405.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $720.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $1,710.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

IN-STOCK ORDERS SHIP WITHIN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. These soft pastel pink evening primrose sure do look prim and proper! Quite different than the typical yellow Primrose in appearance, but still the same easy-to-grow wildflower underneath. If you really want something different, try planting this with the yellow and white varieties of showy evening primrose and make your own mix!
Historians believe that this flower originally came from Mexico and Central America. It earned its common name by opening late in the day, though in some regions the blooms tend to open at other times. At one time, the petals of these pinkladies were thought to be phosphorescent because of their glowing yellow color through the night; in Germany, the blooms are sometimes called "night candles." The genus name Oenothera has somewhat mysterious origins. Several sources agree that it comes from the Greek word for "wine," since it was once a common belief that the roots of the plant had the ability to neutralize the impact of excessive wine drinking.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in early spring, pressing lightly into the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 10-30 days. When the seedlings can safely be handled, thin or transplant for wider spacing. For an early start, start the seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors.

Growing: Water the seedlings until they become established. Mature plants can tolerate almost any type of soil, though they tend to wilt in extremely dry soil. This plant needs little care and grows easily; it can quickly spread and become invasive if not controlled, since it reseeds prolifically. To help prevent this, the plants can be cut back after blooming. This plant attracts birds and resists deer.

Harvesting: These short-lived blossoms do not make good cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the wild.

Seed Saving: After flowering, slender ridged pods will develop; keep in mind that these pods provide food for small birds, and may need to be protected in order to preserve the seed. Eventually the pods will turn brown, split open, and drop their seed. Collect the pods as soon as they begin to turn brown, making sure the seed inside has ripened to a dark brown. After the pods have dried, remove the seed. Store the seed in a cool, dark place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Pinkladies, Showy Evening Primrose, Mexican Evening Primrose

Latin Name: Oenothera speciosa

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 190,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: Pink

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 11 reviews
5.0

Review By Lena Rae

Perky Primroses

My Primrose seeds just sprouted this week! Very happy with all Everwilde seeds. They have a high germination rate, and grow well for me. The seed packs always arrive on time. No complaints.

5.0

Review By Showy Evening Primrose Seeds

Beautiful packaging & quality seeds

The packaging for these seeds is so nice its beyond description. I wish everyone packaged their seeds like this. Quantity and quality were also fantastic. I'm going to be a lifelong customer!

5.0

Review By JEFF BARNS

Great site for seeds

1st time on site and used the email notification when seeds are back in stock. Three months later got a email of new stock and used link to buy seeds I’ve been waiting for. The price is close to half off of other sites for same seeds. I will be loyal to this company till the end.

5.0

Review By DKS - NJ

Arrived in great condition

Excellent packaging. All arrived in good condition. Looking forward to planting in Spring.

5.0

Review By Gary Durham

Primrose Seeds

As advertised my seeds arrived in good condition. A good company to deal with.
Thanks

5.0

Review By Greenie

Excellent

Items shipped quickly and almost all seeds sprouted.

5.0

Review By Laura

So excited for these

I purchased 3 seed packets last year and was so pleased that I ordered many more. I can't wait for the weekend to plant.
Excellent products. Fast shipping

5.0

Review By Eileen Hunter

prompt

Haven't germinated yet so can only comment on shipping which was prompt.

5.0

Review By Barbara Watrous

Showy evening primorse seeds

I received the seeds today. They have been distributed, but at this time I have no idea about rate of germination. Time will tell.

5.0

Review By Bruce E Reynolds

A reliable addition to a color explosion in containers

These high quality seeds, although small, will come out if you plant them properly. I use the napkin method. It's amazing what beautiful pink blooms come out of such a small seed. Thank you, Everwilde Farms!!

5.0

Review By Amy

Easy to grow

These pink lovely evening bloomers make your late afternoon walk different than your morning garden. I accidentally step on them all day while working in the apiary. They are forgiving and tough by day and exotic and floriferous in the evening.