This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Clusters of fragrant, saucer-shaped, pink flowers opening during the day from May to September and rosettes of mid-green leaves. This dainty, low-growing form of evening primrose is excellent towards the front of sunny border. Perfect for softening the edges of hard landscaping, it's best planted in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
  
  
• Garden care: Protect the young foliage from slug damage using beer traps or environmentally friendly slug pellets.