Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea' (Evening Primrose)
Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Pink Ladies 'Rosea', Pink Evening Primrose 'Rosea', Mexican Primrose 'Rosea'
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.
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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 | Oenothera - Primroses - Sundrops |
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 – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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 | Oenothera - Primroses - Sundrops |
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 – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Oenothera - Primroses - Sundrops