Sundrops

About this plant

Oenothera fruticosa, commonly known as Sundrops, is a delightful perennial that brings a burst of sunshine to any landscape. Its brilliant, cup-shaped yellow flowers, often with red-tinged stems and buds, create a stunning contrast against its lush green foliage throughout the summer months. This resilient plant forms neat mounds, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Sundrops are incredibly versatile and easy to grow, thriving in a variety of conditions once established. They are particularly effective in cottage gardens, naturalized areas, or as a vibrant accent in mixed perennial beds. The long-lasting blooms provide continuous cheer, ensuring a lively and inviting outdoor space. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Sundrops are also ecologically beneficial, attracting a host of pollinators to your garden. Their unfussy nature and abundant floral display make them a prime choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Sundrops are remarkably easy to care for. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. In late fall or early spring, cut back old foliage to promote healthy new growth. While generally pest and disease resistant, ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew in humid conditions.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.