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Oenothera speciosa 'Twilight' (Evening primrose 'Twilight')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Oenothera speciosa 'Twilight'

Other names: Oenothera 'Twilight', Evening primrose 'Twilight'


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Genus: Oenothera

Variety or cultivar: 'Twilight' _ 'Twilight' is an upright, herbaceous perennial that has mid-green foliage with a distinctive purple-bronze central marking, most pronounced in young growth. The flowers are large, clear pink and produced throughout summer in large quantities.

Oenothera speciosa 'Twilight' is: Deciduous

Flower: Pale-pink in Summer

Foliage: Purple, Mid-green, Bronze in Spring; Mid-green, Flushed purple in Autumn

Fragrance: Flower is scented.

Habit: Arching, Clump-forming, Upright

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Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Cut back after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Oenothera speciosa 'Twilight' (Evening primrose 'Twilight') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower

Cultivation: Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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