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Gaura lindheimeri (White gaura)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Gaura lindheimeri
Other names
White gaura, Oenothera lindheimeri
Genus
Gaura Gaura
Species
G. lindheimeri - G. lindheimeri is a perennial with slender, tall stems with small, dark-green leaves and starry white flowers flushed pink in late summer and early autumn.
Gaura lindheimeri is: Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Bushy, Mat Forming, Open stems, Upright
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Can be back by half when flowering declines in midsummer to encourage bushy growth and a second flush of flowers. Cut back in spring before new growth appears.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Gaura lindheimeri (White gaura) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun but dry soils and partial shade are tolerated. Stems may flop in rich soil or partal shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Gaura lindheimeri
Other names
White gaura, Oenothera lindheimeri
Genus
Gaura Gaura
Species
G. lindheimeri - G. lindheimeri is a perennial with slender, tall stems with small, dark-green leaves and starry white flowers flushed pink in late summer and early autumn.
Native to
Texas (United States)
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Bushy, Mat Forming, Open stems, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Can be back by half when flowering declines in midsummer to encourage bushy growth and a second flush of flowers. Cut back in spring before new growth appears.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Gaura lindheimeri (White gaura) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun but dry soils and partial shade are tolerated. Stems may flop in rich soil or partal shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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