Pink Gaura
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Oenothera lindheimeri
Gaura lindheimeri, commonly called gaura or pink gaura, is an herbaceous clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. It grows to as much as 5' tall on stems clad with spoon-shaped to lanceolate leaves (3" long). Pinkish buds along wiry, erect, wand-like stems open to white flowers slowly fading to pink. Flowers appear in long, loose, terminal panicles and open only a few at once. Narrow, lance-shaped, stemless leaves (1-3" long) are occasionally spotted with maroon.
It is best grown in sandy, loamy, and well-drained soils in full sun. Good drainage is essential—a tap-rooted plant tolerating heat, humidity, and drought. Remove spent flower spikes to prolong the bloom period. Thin flower stems tend to become leggy and flop, mainly when grown in rich soils, and plants can benefit from close planting or support from adjacent perennials. Plants (particularly those that typically grow tall) may be cut back in late spring by 1/2 to control size. May self-seed if spent flower stems are left in place in the fall.
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Height: 1’-4'
Spread: 1.5’-2'
Bloom: May-September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
