Evening Primrose. A short-lived perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves and trumpet-shaped white flowers, turning pink in summer. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oenothera acaulis
A short-lived perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves and trumpet-shaped white flowers, turning pink in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Oenothera |
|---|---|
| Species | acaulis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Evening Primrose |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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