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    OENOTHERA fruticosa 'Fireworks'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    OENOTHERA fruticosa 'Fireworks'

    Commonly known as Sundrops

    Purple-brown flushed leaves and yellow flowers opening from red buds
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, leaf spot, mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America.
    • Yellow
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30-90cm (12-36in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Erect perennial or biennial with red-tinged stems. Lance-shaped to oval mid-green leaves 2.5-11cm (1-4½in) long. Produces racemes of 3-10 flowers 2.5-5cm (1-2in) across, opening during the day.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      30-90cm (12-36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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