Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring, or by softwood cuttings of unflowered shoots from late spring to midsummer; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews and downy mildews; root rot may be a problem in rich, wet, heavy soil. Generally disease-free
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