About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPrairie planting, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; but dry soils and partial shade tolerated
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free