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GAURA lindheimeri 'The Bride'
Star-shaped white flowers with a pink blush on tall, wiry stems in late summer/early autumn
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowSyn. Oenothera lindheimeri. Wildlife plant - insects. Flowers open at dawn
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Pests & DiseasesNone
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Place of originUSA (Texas, Louisiana)
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WhiteWith pink blush
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PaniclesLoose panicles 20-60cm (8-24in) long
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Star-shapedIrregularly star-shaped 2.5cm (1in) across
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Fully hardyBorderline
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HeightTo 90cm (36in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Sizeto 90cm (36in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
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