Description
White orange eyed flowers.
Commonly known as the night phlox this highly scented variety unfurls its flowers of an evening. The flowers are held above low foliage on mass and open up to nearly 3cm across. Ideal as a container plant so as to admire when out socialising on the patio it will however survive in free draining rock gardens which do not get to dry in summer.
Flowering: Summer
Hardiness: Hardy -7c
Height: 10-20cm
Spread: 30-40cm
Further information:
Highly scented. Flowering continuous throughout Spring and Summer. In winter leave the foliage on as extra winter protection. Trim back lightly in Spring to encourage new growth.
Common Name: Night Phlox
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Foliage: elliptic / crenate
Basic Colour: (white / orange)
Flower Colour: white with orange centre
Natural Flowering: May – August
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 8 cm
Soil Requirements: dry in winter / well-drained / average / humus-rich
Soil ph: slightly acid / slightly alkaline / neutral
Location: border/ containers / for the rock garden
Usage: scented flowers / butterfly & moth food plant / unusual flowers
Pruning: Cut back to lightly after flowering in early Autumn
Tolerates:
Origin: South Africa (Cultivar)
Zaluzianskya ovata ‘Orange Eye’ Growing Guide
Location: Plant in a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
Planting: Spring or early summer, spaced 12-18 inches apart.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogged conditions.
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0).
Fertilization: Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Pruning: Pinch tips after flowering for a bushy shape.
Overwintering: Protect in cold climates; evergreen in mild areas.
Propagation: Propagate from stem cuttings in spring.
Fragrance: Enjoy the evening scent; plant near seating areas.
Deadheading: Remove spent flowers for continuous blooming.
By following these steps, you can grow and enjoy Zaluzianskya ovata ‘Orange Eye’ in your garden.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The packaging was fine; but I do not comment on plants until I am convinced that they are healthy and will last. After 2 weeks there is growth on the plants, which is promising.
Anne MacLean (verified owner) –
I have been wanting to buy this plant for a while and I am so happy with it and the plant’s from D’arcy and Everest are the best I have received. It is a strong, healthy plant with good strong root’s and I will protect it through the winter and plant it in a pot next year. Very happy with my purchase.
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Rachel A. (verified owner) –
Beautiful cheery dainty flowers. Perfume from this night scented stock is lovely. Healthy plant, well cared for prior to dispatch,as were the rest of my order.
David (verified owner) –
Ann (verified owner) –
Beautiful little flowers, delighted with this alpine.
Derek (verified owner) –
Excellent service and plants. Highly recommend.
John H. (verified owner) –
Disappointed. Bought many plants from D&E and they have all been superb. Unfortunately this one seems quite brittle and was crushed at the bottom of the box. Most of the stems had become detached and it didn’t recover.
Luke Whiting (store manager) –
Hi John
Thank you for taking the time to review all the plants you ordered. Please accept my sincere apologies with this one that didn’t make the grade. These are notorious for being brittle and being an awful plant to wrap. We do try hard with them and hope that with the new box design we are switching too shortly this will be a thing of the past, as it is such a lovely plant. We have now refunded you for this one.
All the best
Laura
Rosemary (verified owner) –
Looking forward to comparing it with the more usual pink flowered variety.
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shirley r. (verified owner) –
This is my first time buying from this seller and I found the seller to be first class very pleased with the sale Thank you.
Diane Ewart (verified owner) –
Anne MacLean (verified owner) –
This is one of my favourite plant’s ever and the one’s I received are beautiful and strong and very healthy.
Julia (verified owner) –
Clare Grady (verified owner) –
Siobhan Pennington (verified owner) –
Delivery driver delivered box sideways so plant was badly damaged.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Will be beautiful
John Kilcommons (verified owner) –
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Stunning and arrived in perfect condition
Michael Myers (verified owner) –
Kay (verified owner) –
Good correspondence from company advising of delivery. Plant packed in extremely good packaging & in very good condition on arrival. Nice touch with instructions especially for a newbie like me. Thank you
Robert Kitching (verified owner) –
Plant received in first class condition
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Allan M. (verified owner) –
Fine foliage as expected
Margaret Glendon-Doyle (verified owner) –
Ron (verified owner) –
Thank you these plants look fine, well packed and easy to unpack.
Lena (verified owner) –
Always lovely healthy plants from Darcy Everest and well packed.
Mrs G. (verified owner) –
Happy to have this little gem, just awaiting the flowers.
Hannah H. (verified owner) –
Rosemary Smith (verified owner) –
Lovely plant