The flowers of this relative of the evening primrose open in the evening and at nighttime, and are popular with moths, bees and butterflies. This plant grows to 1m tall and 50cm across in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. The flowers change from yellow to orange to red and are produced from June to September.
Cut back after flowering.
Sundrops / Oenothera versicolor 'Sunset Boulevard'
£4.20Price
VAT Included
Position: Flower border / Large container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)
Drought tolerant: Yes