Sarah Wilkins
10 August 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Evening Primrose in Perth. In this detailed article, we will go step by step through everything you need to do to grow Evening Primrose in your own space.
Herbs are such a delight to grow, and it is actually very easy to do. They smell great in your backyard or balcony, and they can help ease pain, prevent illnesses and more. Amazing!
Best time to grow Evening Primrose in Perth
The best time to grow this delicious herb in Perth, is between Sep-Jan.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Evening Primrose grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow well in a pot. You can use one pot for a plant, or get a large pot and plant a few varieties if there’s room.
How much sun is best?
Evening Primrose thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun or part shade.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Evening Primrose
If you are growing Evening Primrose in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a well drained and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Evening Primrose needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Evening Primrose?
You can harvest Evening Primrose at its prime, which is around a few months.
What to propagate
You can plant Evening Primrose from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines and for spiritual purposes.
Fact 2: In India, Ayurveda medicine has used many herbs such as turmeric possibly as early as 4,000 BC.
These make growing Evening Primrose in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Evening Primrose in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Evening Primrose in your own space.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you found this guide useful, happy growing!
