Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou'
evening primrose
Clusters of fragrant, saucer-shaped, pink flowers opening during the day from May to September and rosettes of mid-green...
9cm pot
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3 × 9cm pots
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Plant description
Clusters of fragrant, saucer-shaped, pink flowers opening during the day from May to September and rosettes of mid-green leaves. This dainty, low-growing form of evening primrose is excellent towards the front of sunny border. Perfect for softening the edges of hard landscaping, it's best planted in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Oenothera speciosa Siskiyou:
Protect the young foliage from slug damage using beer traps or environmentally friendly slug pellets.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
