Care:
This wild perennial is very easy to care for and virtually disease-free. To encourage growth and flowering, you can fertilize your evening primrose lightly each spring. After flowering, the perennial should be cut back to about a hand's width above the ground to encourage healthy new growth and maintain flowering. This also prevents excessive self-seeding. Waterlogging should be avoided at all costs, as this leads to root rot and subsequent death. However, during extended dry periods, watering is recommended. Watering in the morning or evening is recommended.
Recommended and special varieties:
'Firework' or 'Firework'
This particular variety reaches a height of 45 cm and has yellow flowers approximately 5 cm wide, with striking red buds. Its leaves have a purplish-brown tinge.
'High Light' Glows at dusk with light yellow flowers and reaches a height of 60 cm.
'Sonnenwende' It also reaches a height of 60 cm and impresses with its golden yellow flowers and reddish leaves.
'Golden Crick' This variety remains relatively small at 30 cm tall, but its cute little flowers appear in abundance.
'Camel' The leaves of this particular variety are very interesting. They are orange when they first emerge, and later turn green with decorative yellow spots.
'African Sun' Reaches a height of 30 cm and produces many yellow flowers and thin, slender leaves.
TEXT: Swantje Holtmann
