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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
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Saucer-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
30-90cm (12-36in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly 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.
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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
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size30-90cm (12-36in)
30cm (12in)
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