Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Rainbow’
Butterfly Gaura |
USDA Zone: 6-9 |
Plant number: 1.224.180
Note that botanists have recently reclassified and named this species Oenothera lindheimeri. Here at Heritage Perennials, we'll continue to list it under it’s more commonly familiar Latin name for now. This compact selection has both attractive foliage and flowers. It forms a bushy mound of green leaves, edged in cream and flushed with pinkish red. Wands of small, deep-pink silky blooms rise taller, flowering for months on end. Excellent in containers or along the front to middle of a sunny border. Needs good drainage. Bred and introduced by Steve Eggleton of New Zealand. USPP#17002: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.
Further details for
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Rainbow’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Pink
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Grey Green Red Variegated White
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Massed Wild Flower
Flower Head Size Small
Height 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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