Oenothera stricta 'Sulphurea'
evening primrose 'Sulphurea'
A short-lived , clump-forming perennial to about 75cm with narrow, bronzy-green leaves and reddish stems. Large, scented, lemon-yellow flowers open from red buds and mature to peach, from early summer to mid-autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Bronze | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Yellow | Green Bronze | ||
Autumn | Orange Yellow | Green Bronze | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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 an open position in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews and a leaf spot. Susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet soils
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