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Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Shimmer' (Gaura 'Rosy Shimmer')
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0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Shimmer'
Other names
Gaura 'Rosy Shimmer', Beeblossom 'Rosy Shimmer', Lindheimer's beeblossom 'Rosy Shimmer', Wandflower 'Rosy Shimmer'
Genus
Gaura Gaura
Variety or Cultivar
'Rosy Shimmer' _ 'Rosy Shimmer' is an upright, bushy, freely-branching perennial with narrowowly lance-shaped, reddish-pink leaves and, from summer into autumn, wand-like panicles of pale pink flowers with a darker pink stripe down the centre of each petal.
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Shimmer' is: Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Upright
Flower
Pale-pink, Striped in Summer; Striped, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Reddish pink in Spring; Reddish pink in Summer; Reddish pink in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Can be cut 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
Basal cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Shimmer' (Gaura 'Rosy Shimmer') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m 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 partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
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 'Rosy Shimmer'
Other names
Gaura 'Rosy Shimmer', Beeblossom 'Rosy Shimmer', Lindheimer's beeblossom 'Rosy Shimmer', Wandflower 'Rosy Shimmer'
Genus
Gaura Gaura
Variety or Cultivar
'Rosy Shimmer' _ 'Rosy Shimmer' is an upright, bushy, freely-branching perennial with narrowowly lance-shaped, reddish-pink leaves and, from summer into autumn, wand-like panicles of pale pink flowers with a darker pink stripe down the centre of each petal.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink, Striped in Summer; Striped, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Reddish pink in Spring; Reddish pink in Summer; Reddish pink in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Can be cut 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
Basal cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Shimmer' (Gaura 'Rosy Shimmer') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m 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 partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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