About
A short-lived , clump-forming perennial to about 75cm with narrow, bronzy-green leaves and reddish stems. Large, scented, lemon-yellow flowers open from red buds and mature to peach, from early summer to mid-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, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrow in an open position in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot. May be susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet soils