Is a Gaura a perennial?
Gaura is a short-lived herbaceous perennial. Good drainage is essential for plants to overwinter. Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri) – Herbaceous, clump-forming perennial that blooms white & pink flowers in the late spring & summer. Growth: Can grow 5 feet tall. Light: Prefers full sun. Soil: Best grown in sandy, loamy, well-draining soil.Combine gaura with other low-water perennials such as coneflower, ornamental grasses, and yarrow in a wildflower garden. Gaura also moves and sways sweetly, so consider adding it to coastal gardens where the wind is appreciated. Gaura grows to about three feet tall and wide when in bloom.Gaura lindheimeri ‘Belleza Dark Pink’ (also known as Oenothera lindheimeri) is a cultivar of a perennial species native to the southernmost central US.
Which is the best gaura?
Dauphine’ is the perfect plant choice! This gaura variety has all of the characteristics you love about smaller gauras. The long, slender stems are a soft shade of green. White flowers will bloom from soft pink flower buds and will continue to bloom throughout the summer months. Gaura was a genus of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, native to North America. The name was derived from Greek γαῦρος (gaûros) meaning superb and named in reference to the stature and floral display of some species in this genus. The genus included many species known commonly as beeblossoms.Gaura lindheimeri ‘Gaudi Pink’ This is a small Gaura, growing to only 30cm in height. It’s new foliage is a dark purple green, turning green during the summer. Above the foliage stands the delicate, red stems that bear pale pink, star shaped flowers emerging from red buds.Gaura (Bee Blossom) BeeBlossom, Bee Blossom, Wand Flower, Lindheimer’s Beeblossom, Whirling Butterflies, White Gaura. Delicate and ethereal, Gaura is a perennial plant that boasts airy spikes of white or pink flowers resembling dancing butterflies, adding a touch of grace and charm to any garden.
What are the benefits of Gaura?
Long Blooming Period: Gaura plants have a long blooming period, usually from early summer through fall, providing color and interest in the garden for an extended time. Drought Tolerance: Gauras are very drought-tolerant once established, making them excellent choices for xeriscapes or low-water gardens. Gaura prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil and a sunny spot. They will also grow in dappled shade and tolerate poor soil conditions. Water thoroughly in dry spells. Takes 14 weeks from sowing seeds to flowering.Gaura will bloom adequately without deadheading. In mid-June or early July, cut back by 1/2 to 2/3. Gaura responds to continued shearing by making producing a deep green foliage in 10” -12” mounds.Long Blooming Period: Gaura plants have a long blooming period, usually from early summer through fall, providing color and interest in the garden for an extended time. Drought Tolerance: Gauras are very drought-tolerant once established, making them excellent choices for xeriscapes or low-water gardens.The quickest and easiest way to propagate gaura is by cuttings, which can be taken any time during the growing season. Find non-flowering shoots 5-10cm long and snip off the plant. Put them in a plastic bag straight away to prevent drying out.Gauras don’t need a lot of maintenance. Cut back and divide congested clumps in mid-spring, but don’t try moving or dividing more mature plants as they don’t respond well. Don’t worry if dark spots appear on the leaves as this is normal. In autumn, when temperatures dip, gaura foliage turns lovely shades of red.