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Primrose Seeds - Tina James' Magic Evening Scented - Sow True Seed

Primrose Seeds - Tina James' Magic Evening Scented

$3.95

Oenothera glazioviana

These “magic” flowers put on a show you have to see to believe! New blossoms open every evening at dusk like clockwork, the large yellow flowers unfurling their petals in just seconds. Their namesake, Tina James, was a garden educator and writer from Maryland, who discovered the flowers blooming in her neighbor’s cow pasture. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange originally introduced the variety to the public in 1987. Tina James’ Magic Evening Scented Primrose germinates best after 30-60 days of cold-moist stratification. Biennial. 

Here's a video of the magic primroses in action.

SMALL FARM GROWN by Milkweed Meadows, Hendersonville, NC

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 200

Packet Weight: 1g

Planting Season: Spring

Sowing Method: Transplant

Seed Depth: 1/16”

Direct Seed Spacing: 10-12"

Soil Temperature: 65-80℉

Days to Sprout: 14-21

Mature Spacing: 16-18"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Moderately Tolerant

Days to Harvest: 1 Year

Production Cycle: Biennial

When to Seed Primrose

Primrose should be direct seeded outdoors in fall, or stratified indoors and sown in trays for transplanting after all danger of frost has passed. 

Where to Plant Primrose

This flower will need full sun and will prefer loose, well-draining soil, however, it is not super picky about its growing conditions. 

Growing Primrose

Sow seeds 1/16 inch deep and ten to 12 inches apart. Once mature, thin to 16 to 18 inches apart. Once established, these flowers are low maintenance. This biennial bloom will flower in the second year and reseed readily.

Harvesting Primrose

Primrose can be harvested for cut flowers or left to mature in the garden to benefit the many pollinator species that are attracted to it.

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Primrose Seeds - Tina James' Magic Evening Scented

$3.95

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