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Oenothera glazioviana (Large-flowered evening primrose)
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Oenothera glazioviana
Other names
Large-flowered evening primrose, Oenothera glaziouana, Oenothera lamarckiana, Oenothera glazouana, Red-sepaled evening primrose, Oenothera erythrosepala
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Species
O. glazioviana - Oenothera glazioviana is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial with basal rosettes of ovate to lance-shaped, hairy, mid-green leaves and unbranched, red-spotted stems bearing racemes of bowl-shaped, yellow flowers in summer.
Oenothera glazioviana is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Self-seeds freely. Alternatively, sow seed in containers in a cold frame in summer.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Oenothera glazioviana (Large-flowered evening primrose) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Drought Tolerant, Rock, Wildlife, City, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers open at dusk.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Oenothera glazioviana
Other names
Large-flowered evening primrose, Oenothera glaziouana, Oenothera lamarckiana, Oenothera glazouana, Red-sepaled evening primrose, Oenothera erythrosepala
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Species
O. glazioviana - Oenothera glazioviana is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial with basal rosettes of ovate to lance-shaped, hairy, mid-green leaves and unbranched, red-spotted stems bearing racemes of bowl-shaped, yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Self-seeds freely. Alternatively, sow seed in containers in a cold frame in summer.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Oenothera glazioviana (Large-flowered evening primrose) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Drought Tolerant, Rock, Wildlife, City, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers open at dusk.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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