Glowing Magenta Evening Primrose
Oenothera kunthiana 'Glowing Magenta'
Pronunciation: ee-no-THEE-ruh kun-thee-AY-nuh
SKU #06872
| Description | A dwarf selection that produces deep magenta-pink four-petaled flowers throughout summer. Blooms open in morning and evening when temperatures are cooler. The deep green leaves form a low spreading mound at the base. An ideal plant for edging or groundcover, a rock garden accent, or for mixed border or containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 12 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Gaura (Gaura); Salvia (Salvia); Phlox (Phlox); Pinks (Dianthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | Highly adaptable to most well-drained soils; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed with a slow release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms to reduce self-seeding. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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Dickinson, ND 58601
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