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    OENOTHERA
    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
    • 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 speciosa 'Siskiyou'
    Rose pink flowers shading to white centre and greenish throat
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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