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Oenothera-biennis

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Oenothera-biennis

Gorgeous butter yellow flowers on tall stems that open in the evening throughout the summer.

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£ 2.80
In stock - Qty 17 100% Peat Free

Description

Gorgeous butter yellow flowers on tall stems that open in the evening throughout the summer. A biennial that seeds itself around freely. Loved by bees and if you leave the stems standing, goldfinches will feed on the seeds in winter.

At A Glance

Common Name Evening Primrose
Type Hardy Biennials
Height 90cm to 1.2m,over 1.2m
Colour yellow
Spread Rate
Flowering mid summer,late summer
Soil Type drained,dry
Aspect sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

Lovely for filling out relaxed borders - it self-seeds and pops up between established plants. Needs a very free draining soil and full sun. The seed for sale is collected in our own gardens.