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Oenothera tetragona

Oenothera tetragona | Glaucous Evening Primrose, Oenothera 'Sundrops', Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca 'Sundrops'

Perennial Any

£19.99

Golden yellow flowers with contrasting red buds and stems

Low maintenance and ideal for dry sites

Delicious evening fragrance

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With clusters of satiny, saucer-shaped blooms in lemon yellow from late spring throughout summer, Oenothera tetragona is an endlessly cheerful plant. This beautiful evening primrose makes a lovely addition to prairie-style or naturalistic planting schemes. Tolerant of heat and drought, it is an ideal choice for coastal gardens and sun-baked borders in front of south-facing walls. For a stunning combination, pair Oenothera tetragona with blue-flowered plants that also love well-drained soils, such as agapanthus, eryngium and lavenders. Height: 60-80cm (24-31in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Height: 60-80cm (24-31in). Spread: 40cm (16in).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 40cm (16in)
Spread Up to May

Hardiness & Longevity Perennial Any

Ideal For borders

Flowering Months

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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KC9121)

Grow in light, freely draining soils in full sun.

Feed and water regularly until they are fully established. Once established they are reasonably tolerant of drought and will require little maintenance. Cut down the flowering stems when they have finished.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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