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WhiteFrom pinkish white buds
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HeightTo 1.5m (5ft)
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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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Full sun
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GAURA lindheimeri
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowBuds open at dawn. Wildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originUSA (Texas, Louisiana)
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Flower ShapePaniclesLoose panicles 20-60cm (8-24in) longStar-shapedIrregularly star-shaped 2.5cm (1in) across
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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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WildlifeBee friendly
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Gaura lindheimeri - Growing Guide
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 'Rosy Jane'
white flowers flushed pink at the edges

GAURA lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
soft pink flowers

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
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