Oenothera, Kunth's Evening Primrose 'Glowing Magenta'

Oenotherakunthiana

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Species
kunthiana (kun-thee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Hartmannia domingensis
Hartmannia kunthiana
Oenothera domingensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Litchfield, Maine

Saginaw, Michigan

Roebuck, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
West Newbury, MA | June 2012 | neutral

I'm a very experienced gardener who spends just about seven days a week in my gardens. I'm always looking for unusual plants and when I ...Read More

T
Minetto, NY | June 2012 | neutral

Beautiful plant but started dying in poor soil condition but was mulched and watered well. Soil drains well. Though dog urine might have ...Read More

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