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Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca 'Fruhlingsgold'

Also Known As

  • Oenothera fruticosa 'Fruhlingsgold'
  • Evening Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca 'Fruhlingsgold' plant details

Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca 'Fruhlingsgold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca 'Fruhlingsgold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca 'Fruhlingsgold'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A plant for many seasons, this stunning 12-15" Evening Primrose starts off the year with pink and white new growth; summer brings foliage variegated cream and white along with large, night-fragrant vivid yellow blooms. S/M-D
Tricolor pink and white variegation in spring changing to green with creamy white margins as the season progresses, 'Fruhlingsgold' is topped with fragrant yellow Sundrop flowers for much of the summer. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca 'Fruhlingsgold' plant

How to Grow Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca 'Fruhlingsgold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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