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Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride' (Gaura 'The Bride')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride'
Other names
Gaura 'The Bride'
Genus
Gaura Gaura
Variety or Cultivar
'The Bride' _ 'The Bride' is an upright, bushy perennial with tall, slender stems bearing lance-shaped, dark-green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn, star-shaped, pink-flushed white flowers.
Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride' is: Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Bushy, Open stems, Upright
Flower
White, 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
Basal cuttings, Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride' (Gaura 'The Bride') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m 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), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride'
Other names
Gaura 'The Bride'
Genus
Gaura Gaura
Variety or Cultivar
'The Bride' _ 'The Bride' is an upright, bushy perennial with tall, slender stems bearing lance-shaped, dark-green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn, star-shaped, pink-flushed white flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Bushy, Open stems, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White, 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
Basal cuttings, Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride' (Gaura 'The Bride') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m 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), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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