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Evening Primrose
SKU
439RV9C
£7.99
4 In stock
RENOWNED FOR its beautiful yellow flowers and proven therapeutic properties
Category: Herbs
(Biennial)
Large, yellow, sun like flowers, which open in the evening. The blooms appear on tall spikes up to 1.5 meters tall from June to September and are attractive to bees, butterflies and moths searching for nectar. Oil extracted from the seeds contain Omega-6 essential fatty acids which are beneficial for easing PMS and menopause-related symptoms as well as helping with skin conditions.
Planting
Plant in beds or containers, in well-drained soil or compost, in full sun or partial shade.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather. Protect from slugs and snails. Support if needed.
Height & Spread:
60 – 120cm × 40 – 60cm.
Harvesting
Harvest petals while in full bloom. Roots are best harvested when young. For seeds, collect when the flowers have begun to turn brown
Large, yellow, sun like flowers, which open in the evening. The blooms appear on tall spikes up to 1.5 meters tall from June to September and are attractive to bees, butterflies and moths searching for nectar. Oil extracted from the seeds contain Omega-6 essential fatty acids which are beneficial for easing PMS and menopause-related symptoms as well as helping with skin conditions.
Planting
Plant in beds or containers, in well-drained soil or compost, in full sun or partial shade.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather. Protect from slugs and snails. Support if needed.
Height & Spread:
60 – 120cm × 40 – 60cm.
Harvesting
Harvest petals while in full bloom. Roots are best harvested when young. For seeds, collect when the flowers have begun to turn brown
| Product Name | Evening Primrose |
|---|---|
| Species | Evening Primrose |
| Also Known As | Oenothera biennis |
| Planting Time | March - September |
| Harvest Time | When required |
| Bolting Resistance | moderate |
| Hardyness | Good |
| Size | 3 x 10cm pot plants |
| Pack Size | 3 x 10cm pot |