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Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea' (Pink Mexican evening primrose)

Other names: Mexican evening primrose 'Rosea', Oenothera lacinata 'Rosea', Oenothera mexicana 'Rosea', Pink ladies 'Rosea'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Rosea' is a vigorous, sometimes invasive, mat-forming, deciduous perennial with rosettes of oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves and fragrant, saucer- to shallowly cup-shaped, veined, light pink flowers from early summer into autumn.
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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
0.45 m 0.45 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 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. Tolerates drought, poor soil, and light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Wildflower, Naturalised in turf, Prairie planting, Meadow

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

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

Spreading, Mat-forming

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

Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings

Propagation

Divide in early spring. Sow seed in a cold frame in spring.

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)

Take softwood cuttings

Divide and replant in spring

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

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

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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