GAURA
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GAURA
All Flower JUN-AUG
Graceful flowers to add freshness to the border late in the season.
Genus of about 20 species of annuals, biennials, perennials and subshrubs from moist places and praires in North America.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Flowers open at dawn -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
USA (Texas, Louisiana) -
Red
Red in bud -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
PaniclesLoose panicles 20-60cm (8-24in) long
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Star-shaped
Irregularly star-shaped 2.5cm (1in) across -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
40cm (16in)
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HerbaceousBushy, clump-forming perennial. Slender stems with spoon-shaped to lance-shaped toothed leaves 2.5-8cm (1-3in) long.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
40cm (16in)
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