Description
Gaura is a genus of herbaceous perennials native to North America. The plants have long, slender stems with lance-shaped leaves and produce spikes of delicate, butterfly-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, and red from late spring to autumn. Gaura is a versatile plant that works well in a variety of garden settings, including cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and mixed borders. It also pairs nicely with other perennials such as coneflowers, black-eyed susans, and ornamental grasses. Gaura prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Pink gaura
- Hardiness:Half hardy and would benefit from protection through Winter.
- How big will I get? Gaura lindheimeri ‘Flamingo Pink’ can grow to a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:Despite being known as evening primrose, they are not related to true primroses.
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Flamingo Pink’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Flamingo Pink’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Flamingo Pink’ will benefit from pruning in Spring. Shrubs that produce their flowers in mid to late Summer or Autumn, typically flower on new growth, so by reducing the shrub in Spring you encourage lots of new, flower producing growth.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Flamingo Pink’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.
