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Herbaceous Perennial

Oenothera lindheimeri Freefolk Rosy ('Harrfolk') (G/v)
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gaura [Freefolk Rosy]

A herbaceous perennial with variegated green, cream and purple foliage. The flowers are white with a pink, picotee edge opening from deep pink buds from late spring to early autumn

Other common names
gaura 'Freefolk Rosy'
Synonyms
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Harrfolk'
Gaura lindheimeri 'Harrfolk'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Pink Green Cream Purple
Summer White Pink Green Cream Purple
Autumn White Pink Green Cream Purple
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; but dry soils and partial shade tolerated

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Prairie planting
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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