Oenothera biennis L. var. grandiflora (L‘Hér.) Lindl.
Fully hardy, erect, hairy annual or biennial with bowl-shaped fragrant flowers opening in the evening, initially pale-yellow and darkening to deep golden-yellow, from summer to autumn. The variety grandiflora has larger flowers than the species. To 1.5m. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘[Oenothera biennis var. grandiflora] is not uncommon in gardens; it is one of the handsomest of all biennials, and as easily manged as the common Oenothera biennis itself. The seeds should be sown in midsummer; and the plants so obtained should remain in their seed-bed till the next year, when they will flower. It is a bad plan to transplant them, as it prevents their blooming well; and it is unnecessary, for if they are thinned when young, they will require no further care.’ [BR f.1604/1833]. Oenothera grandiflora has been cultivated in Europe since 1778. [Don]. BM t.2068/1819.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [H.164/1843].
Notes
See also Godetia grandiflora Lindl., another, but less likely, possibility for Macarthur’s Oenothera grandiflora.
Published Oct 12, 2009 - 03:05 PM | Last updated Aug 17, 2011 - 03:43 PM
Oenothera biennis L. var. grandiflora (L’Hér.) Lindl. | BM t.2068/1819 | BHL
| Family | Onagraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | North America |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Evening Primrose |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Oenothera grandiflora
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| Confidence level | medium |