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Oenothera versicolor | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Oenothera versicolor

Oenothera versicolor

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Oenothera
Family: Onagraceae

About this plant

A short-lived perennial with linear, toothed leaves borne on upright, deep red stems that are topped in summer by tight clusters of fragrant yellow-orange flowers to 2.5cm across that darken to orange-red shades with age

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in an average to rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years