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Herbaceous Perennial

Oenothera stricta 'Sulphurea'
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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

Synonyms
Oenothera odorata 'Sulphurea'
Oenothera odorata 'Cream'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H5
Botanical 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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