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Oenothera fruticosa Fyrverkeri ('Fireworks')

Sundrops (Evening Primrose)

The lance-like, bronzy-green foliage with maroon overtones and red stems is contrasted by the red buds opening to canary-yellow blooms.

  • »  AKA Oenothera tetragona 'Fireworks'
  • »  Canary-yellow, saucer-shaped flowers
  • »  Individual flowers open for 1 day
  • »  Buds are a fiery-red
  • »  Lance-shaped, glossy, deep coppery-green leaves with red stems
  • »  Leaves turn a vibrant red in cooler weather
  • »  Bloom Time: June to August
  • »  Flower Size: 4 cm

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:40-50 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Naturalizing
• Roadside planting
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Oenothera fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri'

A showy, compact perennial suitable for borders, wild or rock gardens, native planting areas or for the cottage garden. Plant in a well-drained soil in full sun for optimum results. It is also tolerant of summer heat, poor soils and light shade.