About
A herbaceous perennial to 15cm in height, with trailing leafy stems to 30cm in length. Leaves are silvery-grey and narrowly oblong. The flowers are solitary, 8cm in width, bright yellow, appearing 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 typeSand, Loam, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Trailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; ideal for stony soil. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or take softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots from late spring to midsummer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to damage by slugs
Disease resistanceSusceptible to leaf spots, mildews and root rot