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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Oenothera macrocarpa subsp. incana 'Silver Blade'
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

An herbaceous perennial to 15cm in height, with trailing leafy stems to 30cm in length. Leaves are silvery-grey and narrowly oblong. The flowers are solitary, 8cm in width, bright yellow, appearing from late spring to early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Grey Silver
Autumn Yellow Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Onagraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Trailing
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 poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; ideal for stony soil. Protect from excessive winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or take softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots from late spring to midsummer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs

Diseases

Susceptible to leaf spots, mildews and root rot

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