- Botanical name: Zaluzianskya ovata 'Orange Eye'
- Common name: Night phlox
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
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White
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Night phlox,
Zaluzianskya ovata
is a low-growing, alpine perennial, native to southern Africa. It’s highly prized for the numerous small white blooms, which open at night and release a beautiful, sweet perfume.
It’s not reliably hardy, but makes a good pot plant that can be moved to somewhere frost-free over winter. It looks lovely in a night garden combined with other fragranced plants like nicotianas, night-scented stocks and summer phlox.
The blooms of Zaluzianskya ovata ‘Orange Eye’ have white petals with a rich orange centre. For best results, grow Zaluzianskya ovata ‘Orange Eye’ in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Cut it back hard once flowering has finished. Reduce watering in winter.
How to grow Zaluzianskya 'Orange Eye'
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Plant size
25cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Do Plant in June |
J
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J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Zaluzianskya 'Orange Eye' and wildlife
Zaluzianskya 'Orange Eye' is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Zaluzianskya 'Orange Eye' poisonous?
Zaluzianskya 'Orange Eye' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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