Oenothera 'Apricot Delight' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Stauden-Nachtkerze 'Apricot Delight' (Oenothera fruticosa) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces apricot-coloured, cup-shaped flowers from June to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 50 cm and spreads to around 30 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Stauden-Nachtkerze 'Apricot Delight' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
North America.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Oenothera fruticosa 'Apricot Delight' forms cup-shaped, apricot-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Perennial border, group planting, cottage garden, container, bee pasture, butterfly plant, natural garden