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glaucous evening primrose

Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Oenothera
Family: Onagraceae

About this plant

O. fruticosa subsp. glauca is an herbaceous perennial to 80cm, with erect stems bearing smooth, ovate, glaucous leaves, reddish when young, and terminal racemes of light yellow flowers 3-5cm wide from late spring to late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or after flowering in late summer

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Leaf spot and powdery mildew may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years