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evening primrose 'Fyrverkeri'
An erect herbaceous perennial to 50cm in height, with lance-shaped bronze-tinted leaves on purplish stems. Terminal racemes of bright yellow flowers 5cm in width open from reddish buds
Synonyms
Oenothera tetragona 'Fireworks'Oenothera fruticosa 'Fireworks'
see moreOenothera fruticosa Fireworks
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Bronze Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Bronze Green | ||
Autumn | Bronze Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Oenothera can be annuals, biennials or perennials, upright or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves and bowl-shaped, white, yellow or pink flowers over a long period in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil that is well-drained, ideal for stony sites in full sun as drought-tolerant
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots from late spring to midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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