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Oenothera stricta 'Sulphurea' (Fragrant evening primrose 'Sulphurea' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Oenothera stricta 'Sulphurea'
Other names
Fragrant evening primrose 'Sulphurea' , Oenothera odorata 'Sulphurea'
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Variety or Cultivar
'Sulphurea' _ 'Sulphurea' is an upright, short-lived, herbaceous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, mid- to bronze-green leaves and, from summer into autumn, fragrant, papery, cupped, pale yellow flowers turning apricot with age.
Oenothera stricta 'Sulphurea' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Pale-yellow, Apricot in Summer; Pale-yellow, Apricot in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green, Flushed bronze in Spring; Mid-green, Flushed bronze in Summer; Flushed bronze, 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
Pinch back to promote bushier growth. 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 stricta 'Sulphurea' (Fragrant evening primrose 'Sulphurea' ) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.45m 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 stricta 'Sulphurea'
Other names
Fragrant evening primrose 'Sulphurea' , Oenothera odorata 'Sulphurea'
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Variety or Cultivar
'Sulphurea' _ 'Sulphurea' is an upright, short-lived, herbaceous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, mid- to bronze-green leaves and, from summer into autumn, fragrant, papery, cupped, pale yellow flowers turning apricot with age.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow, Apricot in Summer; Pale-yellow, Apricot in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green, Flushed bronze in Spring; Mid-green, Flushed bronze in Summer; Flushed bronze, 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
Pinch back to promote bushier growth. 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 stricta 'Sulphurea' (Fragrant evening primrose 'Sulphurea' ) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.45m 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
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