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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
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WhiteWith pink blush
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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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Full sun
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Partial shade
GAURA lindheimeri 'The Bride'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insects. Flowers open at dawnPests & 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
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