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GAURA lindheimeri
Pure white flowers
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White - from pinkish white buds -
Height - to 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Herbaceous - Early 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 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) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - buds open at dawn. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - USA (Texas, Louisiana) -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - loose panicles 20-60cm (8-24in) long
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Star-shaped - irregularly star-shaped 2.5cm (1in) across
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Gaura lindheimeri - Growing Guide
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to 1.5m (5ft)
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Buy Varieties of GAURA lindheimeri
GAURA lindheimeri 'Passionate Blush' >
Compact perennial with loose racemes of red buds opening to pastel pink flowers
GAURA lindheimeri 'The Bride' >
Star-shaped white flowers with a pink blush on tall, wiry stems in late summer/early autumn
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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