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GAURA lindheimeri
Commonly known as Lindheimer's beeblossom, White gaura
Pure white flowers
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WhiteFrom pinkish white buds -
HeightTo 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Bushy, 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 winterHardy 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 -
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Partial shade
GAURA lindheimeri
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Oenothera lindheimeri. Buds open at dawn. Wildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originUSA (Texas, Louisiana) -
Flower ShapePaniclesLoose panicles 20-60cm (8-24in) longStar-shapedIrregularly star-shaped 2.5cm (1in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Gaura lindheimeri - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of GAURA lindheimeri
GAURA lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane'
white flowers flushed pink at the edges
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£13.50 each
GAURA lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
soft pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£13.50 each
GAURA lindheimeri 'The Bride'
star-shaped white flowers with a pink blush on tall, wiry stems in late summer/early autumn
GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
white flowers with a hint of pink
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£13.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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