Oenothera fruticosa 'Youngii'
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with evergreen, basal winter rosettes and upright, flowering stems bearing lance-shaped leaves to 8cm long that turn red in autumn. Bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers to 2.5cm across open during the day from red-tinged buds
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring, or by softwood cuttings of unflowered shoots from late spring to midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews and downy mildews; may be susceptible to root rot in rich, wet, heavy soil
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