Oenothera pallida 'Innocence'

Evening Primrose

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Common Name:

Evening Primrose

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

50 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida 'Innocence') - Description

Huge white flowers, tinged pink, cover plants. A unique, quick blooming evening primrose. Excellent flowering ground cover for the front of your borders.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida 'Innocence') - Blooming

Blooms during the summer with large cup-shaped flowers that are usually white, yellow, or pink. The flowers open at dawn or dusk.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida 'Innocence') - Growth

Evening Primroses do well in full sun. Plant height varies depending on variety. One species can grow to approx. 6 ft. tall. Works great in a rock garden.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida 'Innocence') - Planting

Propagate from the seed. Annuals and perennials should be planted in spring, biennials in summer (if planting in containers in a cold frame). Can also plant annuals and biennials "in situ" in fall. Propagate from softwood cuttings of perennials in spring before flowering occurs. Plant cuttings at a distance from seeded plants to avoid interference between taproot species. Can achieve this by first planting in containers.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida 'Innocence') - Pest

Under wet conditions, Oenothera is susceptible to root rot. Other issues include downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust, leaf gall, and leaf spot, all of which are quite common.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida 'Innocence') - Interesting facts

Oenothera is mostly native to North America, although some species are found in South America.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida 'Innocence') - Soil and irrigation

Plant requires little irrigation. Does best in poor-moderately fertile, gritty soil. Soil must be well-draining.