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- A big family - The evening primrose family
- Worth knowing about evening primrose plants - a profile
- The big family of evening primroses
- The most beautiful types and varieties
- Tips
The pink flowering willowherbs are also among the evening primrose plants
A big family - The evening primrose family
The numerous species and varieties of the evening primrose, which is very popular with us as an ornamental plant, are all part of the large family of evening primrose plants - as are other genera which are also often found in gardens, such as fuchsias, summer azaleas or willowherb.
Worth knowing about evening primrose plants - a profile
The large family of evening primrose plants is basically divided into two large subfamilies, to which the Onagroideae with about 22 genera and the Ludwigioideae with only one genus (but 82 worldwide representative species) are counted. Evening primrose plants occur in principle everywhere on the globe, only in the inhospitable Antarctic as well as in the hot deserts of Australia they are not to be found.
The big family of evening primroses
Originally from North and South America originating evening primrose (Oenothera) are a very large genus with about 200 different species. They came together with New World navigators in the 17th century and quickly became indigenous to many parts of Europe. Evening candles attract numerous insects through their beguiling fragrance and serve as food for them.
The most beautiful types and varieties
In the overview below you will find some of the most beautiful evening primrose species for your home garden. Within the different kinds there are numerous different kinds. Evening primroses of the species Oenothera macrocarpa are sometimes also offered under the name "Oenothera missouriensis". Non-genuine hybrids often operate under the term "Oenothera hybrida".
Tips
Evening primrose, except for its sensitivity to moisture, are very grateful gardeners. Once established, the charming perennial is barely banished from the garden.