Oenothera rosea Ait.
Fully hardy, somewhat twiggy, shrubby perennial with ovate to lance-shaped leaves, pinnatifid towards the base, and profuse rose-coloured flowers, opening during the day, in summer. To 60cm. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Of the several different species of this genus growing in our garden at this present writing (eleven in number) two only are of a red or purple colour, the one here figured, and another with a larger flower, which we purpose to publish under the name of purpurea. The present species, Mr. Aiton informs us, was introduced in 1783 by Mons. Thouin, from Peru.’ [BM t.347/1769].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.169/1845].
Notes
Widely naturalised in Australia from Queensland to Victoria, including the Camden region.
Published Oct 12, 2009 - 05:53 AM | Last updated Jul 28, 2010 - 05:36 AM
Oenothera rosea Ait. | BM t.347/1796 | BHL
| Family | Onagraceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | North and South America |
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| Common Name | Pink evening primrose, Rose of Mexico |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Oenothera rosea |
| Confidence level | high |