About
This bushy, compact, upright perennial with narrow sword-shaped leaves that have green-lime variegation. These are held on slender, wand-like stems, above the foliage. In summer and autumn it bears an abundance of white flowers emerging from pink-tinged buds.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Bushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Drought and partial shade are tolerated.
PruningIf flowering diminishes, trim back by half during the growing season 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