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Evening Primrose 'Tina James'
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Evening Primrose 'Tina James'

Oenothera glazioviana
A large-flowered, (4") pure yellow evening primrose with a trick up its sleeve. Weedy looking during the day (it is best to site it with shorter flowers in front to hide its awkwardness), it sheds its coarse look when it bursts into bloom in the evening hours, as the flowers pop open from tightly-furled buds in under a minute. The star of many a nighttime garden party, evening primrose attracts both revelers and night-flying pollinators. Sow this biennial two years in succession for a yearly show.
SKU #S1342
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
220
Lifecycle
Biennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
3-4' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Bright lemon yellow
Features
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover.
Sprout Time:
14-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in pots 8-10 weeks before planting out after frost. Keep at 65-70°F. A self-sowing biennial, it is recommended to sow twice: first year and second year for blooms every year.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in spring to mid summer for blooms the following year.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Named after a flower enthusiast and introduced as 'Tina James' in 1987, this large-flowered, (4") pure yellow evening primrose has a trick up its sleeve. Weedy looking during the day—it is best to site it with shorter flowers in front to hide its awkwardness— it sheds its coarse look when it bursts into bloom in the evening hours, for the flowers pop open from tightly-furled buds in under a minute. The star of many a nighttime garden party, evening primrose attracts both revelers and night-flying pollinators. Allow this biennial to shed some seeds for a yearly show, but remove most after flowering to avoid excessive self-sowing.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a few inches of compost or granular organic fertilizer prior to planting and topdress each spring thereafter.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. Avoid potential fungal issues by setting in a location with good air circulation and proper spacing between plants.