Evening Primrose

(Biennial)

Evening Primrose 
A striking biennial with large, golden, sun-like flowers that open in the evening, Evening Primrose lights up your garden from June to September. Its tall spikes, reaching up to 1.5 meters, attract bees, butterflies, and moths, while the seeds produce an oil rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, renowned for easing PMS, menopause symptoms, and supporting skin health.

Planting
• Where: Beds or containers in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.

Care
• Watering: Keep well watered until established and during dry periods.
• Protection: Guard against slugs and snails.
• Support: Stake tall plants if needed to prevent flopping.

Height & Spread
• Size: 60 – 120cm × 40 – 60cm.

Harvesting
• Petals: Pick when in full bloom for decorative or culinary use.
• Roots: Best harvested while young.
• Seeds: Collect once flowers begin turning brown.

Top Tips
• Pollinator Friendly: Plant near other night-blooming flowers to attract moths and evening pollinators.
• Succession Blooms: Sow in stages for a longer flowering period.
• Seed Oil: Dry seeds carefully for oil extraction, a natural health boost.