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Oenothera 'Apricot Delight' (Evening primrose 'Apricot Delight')

Other names: Sundrops 'Apricot Delight', Oenothera odorata 'Apricot Delight'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Apricot Delight' is an upright, herbaceous perennial with erect stems bearing narrowly ovate, dark green leaves and, in summer, dark red stems bearing terminal racemes of fragrant, pale yellow flowers turning apricot then salmon with age.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1 m 0.75 m 2-5 years
3 ft 2 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pinch back to promote bushier growth. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding. Cut back after flowering.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Divide in early spring or after flowering in late summer/early autumn.

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Leaf spot

Foot and root rot

Deadhead perennials before they seed (optional)

Cut back after flowering in early autumn (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Divide and replant after flowering

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Plant in neutral to alkaline soil (autumn or spring)

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