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Oenothera speciosa ‘Rosea’ (Evening Primrose)

Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Pink Ladies 'Rosea', Pink Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Mexican Primrose 'Rosea'

Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea', Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Pink Ladies 'Rosea', Pink Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Mexican Primrose 'Rosea', pink flowers, ground covers, grouncover, perennial ground cover
Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea', Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Pink Ladies 'Rosea', Pink Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Mexican Primrose 'Rosea', pink flowers, ground covers, grouncover, perennial ground cover

Oenothera speciosa ‘Rosea’ (Evening Primrose) is a showy perennial featuring masses of large, 2 in. across (5 cm), saucer-shaped, pale pink flowers adorned with bright white stigmas and a yellow center. They rise on erect to sprawling stems atop rosettes of oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, medium green leaves. Blooming profusely from late spring to midsummer, the flowers open in the evening and remain open until late morning. They are followed by oval seed capsules bearing 4 papery wings, ready to be blown out by the wind. This plant can be invasive and may be better grown as a ground cover than in the perennial border.

  • Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
  • Best in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor soils, drought and light shade.
  • Great choice for prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, coastal gardens or naturalized areas. May be planted in rock gardens. Makes a perfect full sun groundcover with its showy flowers.
  • Easily grown from seed sown outdoors in fall or early spring.
  • No serious insect or disease issues. Deer resistant.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Onagraceae
Genus Oenothera
Common names Sundrop, Evening Primrose
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid)
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" - 18" (40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Ground Covers
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia (Beach Primrose)
Calylophus lavandulifolius (Lavendar-leaf Sundrops)
Calylophus serrulatus (Plains Evening Primrose)
Oenothera elata (Hooker’s Evening Primrose)
Oenothera pallida (Pale Evening Primrose)
Oenothera fruticosa (Sundrops)

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Stachys officinalis ‘Hummelo’ (Bettony)
Stachys byzantina (Lamb’s Ears)
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ (Lavender)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Onagraceae
Genus Oenothera
Common names Sundrop, Evening Primrose
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid)
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" - 18" (40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Ground Covers
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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