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OENOTHERA
Commonly known as Ozark sundrops
Genus of about 145 species of annuals, biennials and perennials, some with tap roots or fibrous roots and a few with rhizomes or runners.
They are found mainly in North America with a few from South America, in well-drained, sunny sites, such as mountain slopes although some are from deserts.
Further Reading....
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Height15cm (6in)
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Spread50cm (20in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous perennial with trailing, red-tinged stems. Lance-shaped to oval, toothed mid-green leaves 2-8cm (¾ in to 3in) long with white midribs. Produces a long succession of solitary flowers to 12cm (5in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insects, moths.Pests & DiseasesSlugs, and occasionally leaf spot and mildewPlace of originSouthern Central America.
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Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Oenothera - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of OENOTHERA
OENOTHERA fruticosa 'Fireworks'
Sundrops
purple-brown flushed leaves and yellow flowers opening from red buds
OENOTHERA speciosa 'Siskiyou'
Evening primrose, Sundrops
rose pink flowers shading to white centre and greenish throat
OENOTHERA 'Summer Sun'
Evening primrose
red-tinted green leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50