Oenothera speciosa Twilight = 'Turner01'
White evening primrose, Showy evening primrose
Also known as Oenothera berlandieri 'Twilight'
- Height × spread
- 0.4m × 0.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Summer
Availability
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About this plant
This striking plant has darkly variegated foliage. The long slender lance-shaped leaves are green with jaggy maroon variegation running along their centre. The effect isn't visible at a distance, so these are attractive placed, perhaps, near a sitting area for close enjoyment. The fragrant flowers are open fan-shaped cups, coloured a pale lilac-pink shade and with a yellow-green centre. The petals have an appealing slightly crumpled look. It should flower through summer. Cut back the growth where it becomes disordered and give these plants a warm sunny site in reasonable well drained soil.
- Flower colour
- Lilac, Purple
- Foliage colour
- Green, Red
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- Yes, fragrant
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.4m
- Spread
- 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Wild flower meadow, Seaside garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Bee attraction, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.
Found in
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