About
Sparkle White' is a compact, clump-forming perennial 45cm high with lance-shaped green leaves and pink-tinged buds opening to starry white flowers from early summer to the first autumn frosts.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
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, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate partial shade, and drought once established
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, by basal or softwood cuttings in spring, or by semi-ripe heel cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free