About
Orange Eyes' is a short-lived, evergreenherbaceous perennial to about25cmwith small, sticky, grey-green leaves. White flowers up to 2.5cm across with a large, orange eye open from deep red buds throughout the summer. They are strongly scented especially in the evening.
About the genus
Zaluzianskya is a genus of compact, semi-evergreen perennials. By day, the flowers remain tightly curled up but by evening, uncurl into scented star-shaped white flowers blooming from mid to late summer.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but sharply-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun. Alternatively grow in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit. Keep barely moist in winter
PruningCut back hard after flowering
PropagationPropagate by stem-tip cuttings in summer, overwintered in frost-free conditions
Pest resistanceAphids and glasshouse red spider mite may be troublesome under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free