About
This bushy, compact, clump-forming upright perennial with slender stems and narrow sword-shaped leaves. Petals are pink, fading to a dark-pink at their centre. From early summer to autumn it flowers freely above the foliage on wand-like stems. New growth and flower buds are suffused with dark red/burgundy.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Bushy
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Drought and partial shade are tolerated.
PruningTrim back by half in mid-summer to encourage a fresh flush of flowers. Cut back hard in spring before growth begins.
PropagationPropagate from seed sown in spring and early summer. Increase by division, softwood cuttings and basal softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe heel cuttings in summer.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free