Seed Treatment
- Cold Stratification: Stratify the seeds by placing them in a moist paper towel inside a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting.
- Scarification: Lightly rub the seeds with sandpaper to help break dormancy.
Planting Instructions
- Timing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors in early spring or fall.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0.
- Light: Requires full sun for best growth and blooming.
- Sowing:
- Surface sow seeds as they need light to germinate.
- Lightly press them into the soil but do not cover them.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged until germination, which takes 14-30 days.
- Temperature: Ideal germination temperature is 65-75°F (18-24°C).
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart when they are large enough to handle.
Once established, Oenothera speciosa is drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal care, producing beautiful pink blooms that attract pollinators! ??