Oenothera lindheimeri Freefolk Rosy ('Harrfolk') (G/v)
gaura [Freefolk Rosy]
A herbaceous perennial with variegated green, cream and purple foliage. The flowers are white with a pink, picotee edge opening from deep pink buds from late spring to early autumn
Other common names
gaura 'Freefolk Rosy'Synonyms
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Harrfolk'Gaura lindheimeri 'Harrfolk'
see moreGaura lindheimeri Freefolk Rosy
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White Pink | Green Cream Purple | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Pink | Green Cream Purple | ||
Autumn | White Pink | Green Cream Purple | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Oenothera can be annuals, biennials or perennials, upright or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves and bowl-shaped, white, yellow or pink flowers over a long period in summer
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; but dry soils and partial shade tolerated
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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