Evening Primrose – For Women’s Wellness & Pollinator Gardens - The Healing Herb Garden

Evening Primrose – Native Spring Wildflower

Large - 9cm
£4.79
£4.79
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Evening Primrose – For Women’s Wellness & Pollinator Gardens - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Evening Primrose – For Women’s Wellness & Pollinator Gardens - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Evening Primrose – For Women’s Wellness & Pollinator Gardens - The Healing Herb Garden
Evening Primrose – Native Spring Wildflower

Evening Primrose – Native Spring Wildflower

£4.79
£4.79
SizeLarge - 9cm

Evening Primrose brings native spring wildflower character to the garden, combining practical growing value with a naturally attractive presence. Well suited to UK gardens, it can be enjoyed in borders, herb beds or containers where conditions suit.

  • Native Spring Wildflower
  • Suitable for UK gardens
  • Useful in herb, wildlife or cottage-style planting
  • Supports a varied and interesting garden
  • Can be grown in containers where practical
  • Supplied ready to establish and grow on
Plant Information

Botanical name: Oenothera biennis

Common name: Evening Primrose

Usually available: Spring–Autumn, subject to seasonal growth

Life cycle: Hardy perennial

Height: 10–30cm

Spread: 20–30cm

Position: Sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist, humus-rich soil

Suitable for containers: Excellent for pots and woodland borders.

Suitable for beginners: Yes, when its preferred growing conditions are provided

Pollinator value: Flowers may support bees and other beneficial insects when allowed to bloom
Growing Guide

Planting

Location: Choose a position offering sun or partial shade and prepare the soil so it is moist, humus-rich soil.

Planting time: Plant from spring to early autumn while the soil is workable, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground.

Spacing: Allow room for an eventual spread of approximately 20–30cm.

Care

Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth.

Feeding: Apply a light general-purpose feed or a small amount of compost in spring where growth appears weak. Avoid overfeeding aromatic herbs.

Pruning: Remove damaged or tired growth and trim after flowering where appropriate to maintain a tidy, productive plant.

Harvesting & Storage

Harvesting: Harvest usable leaves or flowers only when the plant is correctly identified and the relevant part is known to be suitable. Pick in dry weather once established.

Storage: Use fresh material promptly. Where drying is appropriate, dry in a warm, airy place away from direct sunlight and store in an airtight labelled container.

UK Growing Conditions

Evening Primrose is best established during mild UK weather. Good drainage, appropriate moisture and protection from prolonged extreme conditions will support healthy growth. Container plants may need additional watering in summer and shelter in severe winter weather.
Uses and Benefits

Traditional Herbal Uses

Evening Primrose has an association with traditional or historical plant use. This information is included for cultural and educational interest; the product is sold as a garden plant and no medical outcome is implied.

Please note: Traditional uses are not medical advice. Correct identification and specialist guidance are essential before any internal or external use.

Wildlife & Garden Benefits

Evening Primrose can add texture, fragrance, seasonal colour or habitat value to mixed planting. Allowing flowers to develop may provide food for bees and other beneficial insects.
When will I get my order?

Plants: Plants are carefully packed and normally dispatched within 2–4 working days. Some plants may be delivered at the most appropriate time for planting or potting on.

Seeds and garden supplies: Seeds and garden supplies are normally dispatched within 2–4 working days.

Seasonal items: Bulbs, bare-root plants, trees and other seasonal products may be dispatched at the appropriate planting time to support successful establishment.
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