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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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White - with pink blush -
Height - to 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects. Flowers open at dawn -
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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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
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