Oenothera speciosa 'Pink Petticoats'
(Mexican Evening Primrose 'Pink Petticoats')
Family - Onagraceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 30cm
Width - 60cm
Location - The Cool Garden
Description: A low-growing Perennial with a spreading habit. Mid-green leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape. Fragrant, clear pink, saucer-shaped Blooms have white at the centre and a yellow Eye. Flowers are produced from early summer into early autumn and open during the day.
Flower:
Large, saucer-shaped flowers are clear pink with white at the centre and a bright yellow eye. Flowers are produced from June into September and are fragrant.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers
Flowering time: June, July, August, September
Foliage:
Mid-green, oblong to lanceolate leaves are sometimes toothed along the margins. Leaves are Alternately arranged on the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oblong to lanceolate
Propagation:
Cuttings, division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in well drained soil.