About
A compact, bushy perennial, to 30cm tall, with narrow, lance-shaped dark green leaves tinted a deep burgundy-red. From summer into early autumn, this cultivar bears deep pink-red flowers on red stems.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate well-drained soils and partial shade. Plants have a tendency to be short-lived
PruningRemove spent flowering stalks. Cut back plants in early spring
PropagationPropagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free