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Oenothera fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri' (Evening primrose 'Fyrverkeri')
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Oenothera fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri'
Other names
Evening primrose 'Fyrverkeri', Oenothera fruticosa 'Fireworks', Sundrops 'Fyrverkeri', Oenothera tetragona 'Fireworks'
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Variety or Cultivar
'Fyrverkeri' _ 'Fyrverkeri' is an erect, deciduous perennial with lance-shaped, bronze-flushed, dark green leaves and red-flushed buds opening to saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers in summer.
Oenothera fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew , Leaf spot Powdery mildew , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Oenothera fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri' (Evening primrose 'Fyrverkeri') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Drought Tolerant, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Drought-tolerant and suitable for stony sites.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Oenothera fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri'
Other names
Evening primrose 'Fyrverkeri', Oenothera fruticosa 'Fireworks', Sundrops 'Fyrverkeri', Oenothera tetragona 'Fireworks'
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Variety or Cultivar
'Fyrverkeri' _ 'Fyrverkeri' is an erect, deciduous perennial with lance-shaped, bronze-flushed, dark green leaves and red-flushed buds opening to saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Oenothera fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri' (Evening primrose 'Fyrverkeri') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Drought Tolerant, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Drought-tolerant and suitable for stony sites.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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