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Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea'

Also Known As

  • Evening Primrose
  • Mexican Evening Primrose
  • Pink Ladies
  • Showy Pink Evening Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea' plant details

Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea' plant

How to Grow Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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