Fireworks Evening Primrose
Oenothera fruticosa 'Fireworks'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Fireworks Evening Primrose highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Leaf Color
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Flower Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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FragrantYes
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Late Winter
Water & Moisture Needs
- Low
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Well Drained
Growing Zones
Bright Contrast & Gorgeous Blooms Fireworks Evening Primrose!
- Striking Red Buds Opening to Canary Yellow Flowers
- Deep Bronzy Foliage & Red Stems
- Smaller Compact Plant
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Deep-Red Fall Color
- Rock Gardens & Sunny Prairie
- Deer Resistant & Attracts Butterflies!
- Black Walnut Resistant Native Perennial
Fireworks Evening Primrose (Oenothera 'fireworks') is a sun-loving native with an illuminating personality!
Bold canary yellow blooms, bright red buds like a mini-explosion rising above on dark-red stems above a compact cluster of deep bronze foliage!
Long-blooming, these perennials fill spring and early summer with radiant colors. Then autumn extends the show with deep-red fall color!
How to Use Fireworks Evening Primrose In The Landscape
Sunny beds and borders are perfect locations! Plant among Perennial, Cottage and Pollinator gardens for a sunburst of color!
Small and compact enough to edge garden plantings in contrasting colors, these hardy natives thrive on slopes and rock garden conditions.
Let naturalize in hot, dry beds and prairie plantings without worry about deer!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Tolerant of full sun to partial shade, with light shade preferred in the hotter zones of 4-9.
Not particular on type, any moist, well-drained soil is best, however once established, Fireworks is drought-tolerant.
Resistant to Black Walnut juglone, Primrose are easy-going plants with very low maintenance! Prune once the plant has died to the ground in autumn.
Enjoy the 4th of July all spring and summer with the explosive yellow blooms of Fireworks Evening Primrose from Nature Hills today!
