evening primrose
Oenothera 'Shimmer'
Overview
Oenothera 'Shimmer' is an eye-catching variety of the well-known evening primrose. Its stunning yellow petals open at night, scattering sparkling shades of gold and yellow with the evening sun. 'Shimmer' blooms in early summer, making it an ideal choice for a unique accent to your garden. Its deep, spreading roots helps to improve the health of the soil around it, and attract helpful insects on the hunt for nectar and pollen. A reliable annual that grows quickly, 'Shimmer' is the perfect way to lend some shimmer and shine to your summertime flower bed.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April, June, July, August, June, July, August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Division, Layering Propagation
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