Oenothera speciosus Rosea
Showy Pink Evening Primrose
Details
10" tall x 18" wide (seed propagated). A heat loving plant that thrives in sunny, dry areas along baking south and west facing walls and pavement areas. Spreading rapidly on shallow roots when the hot summer weather arrives, give this beauty plenty of room to grow as it will overrun smaller, less vigorous plants. Preferring unimproved, well-drained soils, this plant requires little extra water once established. Not generally recommended for gardeners living in cold, short season climates.| SKU | 72160 |
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| Common Name | Showy Pink Evening Primrose |
| Botanical Name | Oenothera speciosus Rosea |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Mature Height | 10" tall |
| Mature Spread | 18" wide |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Native | Yes |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Easy to grow, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Groundcover, Native, Good Rockgarden or alpine plant, Great for Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
| Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Hot Desert, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
- Plant in low fertility ("lean") soil including dry clay, positioned in full sun. Mulch with gravel or not at all.
- Water regularly the first growing season to establish the plant. Thereafter, infrequent but deep watering is all this plant needs.
- Deadheading is not needed as these are naturally long blooming species. Fertilize lightly in the fall with Yum Yum Mix. Special comments
- Oenothera are tap rooted plants and does not like to be transplanted once established. Don't divide as they resent having their roots disturbed.
- Leave standing over the winter and cut back hard, leaving 2 to 3 inches of stems above ground.
- O. speciosa 'Rosea' is a showy everblooming species that can spread aggressively and should not be planted into areas where it's enthusiastic nature can be a problem. Deadheaded to reduce reseeding. Dig out suckering roots when spreading too wide.
- Watch for flea beetles (small metallic green beetles) which can defoliate the plants in late spring/early summer.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Expected ship week will display on the cart at checkout after you enter your zip code. Spring-Planted Perennial and Bulb orders will ship from Feb 25 through mid-June, warmest zones first.
Most plant and bulb orders arrive within 2-6 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses in Colorado. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs Will ship at planting time in spring, beginning in late February.
Wildflower Seed & Grass Seed Orders ship within 2-3 days.
Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.
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Ratings Distribution
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (3)
Cons
Best Uses
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- Personal (3)
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Pros
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Low water needs
- Very Showy
Cons
- Spreads like crazy
Best Uses
- Large Garden Bed
Comments about High Country Gardens Oenothera speciosus Rosea:
Very easy to grow and have tons of flowers for many weeks. Easy to transplant too. They spread like crazy and can end up in your lawn.
I only suggest planing these if you have a LARGE garden. They have not choked out any of my other plants yet, but I spend a lot of time pulling them to keep them controlled.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
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Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Oenothera speciosus Rosea:
I planted this in a bed that had been overgrown with Maximilian sunflowers. I didn't expect much the first year but I was thrilled to have the space filled in. The deer don't seem to be very interested in dining on these pretty pink flowers. I look forward to a full bed this year.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Healthy
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about High Country Gardens Oenothera speciosus Rosea:
These plants are blooming two weeks after I received them.We had these growing on the sidewalk when I was growing up.Easy to grow.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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