(Oenothera lindheimeri) A graceful perennial with red spotted leaves. All parts of the plant are slightly pubescent. The flowers are funnel-shaped with an elongated tube and bent perianth lobes, white with a pink tinge, gathered in a long cluster. Blooms from July to September. Used in mix-borders next to lower crops such as petunia, salvia, etc. In cuttings, all buds open.
The plant is covered for the winter (in very cold winters it freezes). The plant is heat-loving, prefers a sunny place, soil fertile enough, well-drained. Seeds are sown for seedlings in mid-March in moist compost, slightly pressing into the ground, but not pouring. Sowings are covered with glass or film and shaded with paper. Sprouts appear in 21-28 days. During the entire time maintain constant humidity and temperature. +10+16°С. After the emergence of seedlings glass and paper removed, and when the first real leaf develops, pick into pots. In the ground planted with the end of frost at a distance of 35-45 cm.
For planting take a warm, sunny place in the garden. Requires areas with sufficiently fertile, but not greasy and not wet soils. In years with excessive moisture gaura blooms weakly.
Number of seeds in one packet: 0.5g.
Producer:’’Seklos’’.
