Oenothera lindheimeri Rosyjane ('Harrosy'PBR) (G)
gaura [Rosyjane]
A bicoloured perennial cultivar with white flowers that are flushed pink from the edges, held on graceful long stems. Green foliage is mottled purple and the flower buds are dark pink in bud
Synonyms
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Harrosy'PBRGaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane'
see moreGaura lindheimeri 'Rosyjane'
Gaura lindheimeri 'Harrosy'
Gaura lindheimeri Rosyjane
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White Pink | Green Purple | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Pink | Green Purple | ||
Autumn | White Pink | Green Purple | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Plants have a tendency to be short-lived
Propagation
For home use, propagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove spent flowering stalks. Cut back plants in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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