About
A bushy perennial with narrow, mid-green leaves with some bronzing in spring and autumn. The cup-shaped flowers, produced from early summer to early autumn, open in the daytime, starting yellow, turning orange, then fading to red.
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
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
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 usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in early spring
Pest resistanceDamage by slugs may be a problem
Disease resistanceProne to leaf spots, powdery mildews, downy mildews and root rot