Growing evening primrose

Like all living things on earth, plants also have its life cycle. Most of them, just like people or animals, “sleep” at night and are awake during the day. This can be seen in the flowers that bloom with the sun and close into buds after it sets. But there are exceptions (as, in principle, with people (animals)). One of night decorative flowersthat decorate our gardens is evening primrose or night candle. As soon as the last rays of the sun go out, it blooms as quickly as if it were ignited by an invisible source of fire.

In some regions of our continent it grows like a weed, but many lovers of ornamental flora are happy to grow evening primrose at home, admiring it bright yellow poppy flowers, blooming when the rest of the plants fall asleep.

Growing evening primrose – it’s not a difficult matter. She is not too picky about soil and space, although prefers open areas. This plant is resistant to frost and drought, except that in very cold winters it will need a little shelter. It’s better not to overdo it with water, Evening primrose is afraid of stagnant moisture. Plant it in elevated places where melted snow or rainwater will not flow.

This culture is growing by seeds, dividing the bush or vegetatively. It can be transplanted at any time; it tolerates such procedures well. Evening primrose blooms all summer, and in the fall after flowering you can cut it at the root and cover it with leaves.

short varieties of this plant look great on alpine slides and other floral compositions. Tall (up to 2 meters) it is better to plant in the background.