Add vibrant charm to your garden with Oenothera Suffrutescens, a hardy and versatile flowering plant prized for its bright, showy blooms. This variety is perfect for gardeners who love cut flowers, as its long-lasting blossoms bring color and beauty to floral arrangements. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Oenothera Suffrutescens thrives in garden beds, borders, and containers, making it a versatile addition to any home garden.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Oenothera suffrutescens
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Flower Color: Bright yellow to golden
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
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Growth Habit: Bushy with multiple blooms per stem
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Garden Use: Ideal for borders, beds, containers, and cut flower arrangements
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Blooming Season: Late spring to summer
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 12 – 24 inches (30 – 60 cm)
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Spread: 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Package Includes: High-quality Oenothera suffrutescens seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Prepare well-drained soil enriched with compost for optimal growth.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to allow for mature growth.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days under optimal conditions.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce watering once plants are established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Pinching young plants can promote bushier growth and more blooms.
