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    OENOTHERA
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    OENOTHERA

    Commonly known as Evening primrose, 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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Often fragrant flowers which open at dawn or dusk and fade quickly.
    • Place of origin
      North America. A few from South America.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Butterfly friendly
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Oenothera - Care Guide

    Varieties
    OENOTHERA fruticosa 'Fireworks'
    Purple-brown flushed leaves and yellow flowers opening from red buds
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    OENOTHERA speciosa 'Siskiyou'
    Rose pink flowers shading to white centre and greenish throat
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Notify me
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    OENOTHERA 'Summer Sun'
    Evening primrose
    Red-tinted green leaves and bright yellow flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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