Gaura lindheimeri Pink Fountain™
Butterfly Gaura |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.224.190
(='Walgaupf') A midsized Gaura selection, this has a very bushy habit with loads of buds appearing all season long. The plant forms a mound of green leaves that are reddish when they first open. Small silky blooms of soft blush-pink are held just above on short wiry stems. Excellent in containers or in the sunny border. Needs good drainage in winter or it may behave as an annual. Bred by David Tristram of Walberton Nursery, UK. USPP#15555: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF. 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.
Further details for
Gaura lindheimeri Pink Fountain™
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 Light Pink
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Massed Wild Flower
Flower Head Size Small
Height 60-90 cm 23-35 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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