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fragrant evening primrose

Oenothera stricta

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Oenothera
Family: Onagraceae

About this plant

An upright, short-lived perennial with lance-shaped, bluish-green leaves to 15cm long forming a basal rosette. Leafy, upright flowering stems to 90cm tall bear scented, yellow flowers to 2.5cm across that open in the evening

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in an open position in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot and susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet soils

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensBanks SlopesFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years