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evening primrose 'African Sun' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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evening primrose 'African Sun'

Oenothera fruticosa 'African Sun'

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Oenothera
Family: Onagraceae

About this plant

'African Sun' is a herbaceous perennial up to 60cm high with a rounded, compact habit, narrow green leaves and yellow flowers, open during the day, from early summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring, or by softwood cuttings of unflowered shoots from late spring to midsummer; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence

Pests

May be affected by slugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be affected by leaf spot, powdery mildews and downy mildews; root rot may be a problem in rich, wet, heavy soil

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersHedging ScreensRock GardenGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years