Friday, April 12, 2013

Rosea Showy Primrose, Featured Plant of The Day


Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea'     syn. Oenothera berlandieri
    White Evening Primrose,  Mexican Evening Primrose,  Showy Primrose


Type    Perennial
Hardy range    3A to 6A
Height    6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread    12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate    Fast
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun


Bloom Color    Pink
Bloom Time    Summer

The flowers are showy.

Environment
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
This plant should be grown in infertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location.  Otherwise, its aggressive runners will become invasive.