Evening Primrose. A vigorous perennial with red flushed, trailing stems and clusters of bowl-shaped bright golden yellow flowers from late spring to early autumn. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers May to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oenothera macrocarpa
A vigorous perennial with red flushed, trailing stems and clusters of bowl-shaped bright golden yellow flowers from late spring to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Oenothera |
|---|---|
| Species | macrocarpa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Evening Primrose |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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