About
A low-growing, spreading perennial to around 50cm tall forming dense mats covered with lance-shaped, toothed leaves. aromatic, saucer-shaped, dark-veined, dark pink flowers are borne from summer into 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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in average to rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade
PruningNo pruning required but can be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth and flowers
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring, or by softwood cuttings of unflowered shoots from late spring to midsummer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews and downy mildews; root rot may be a problem in rich, wet, heavy soil but generally disease-free