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Gaura lindheimeri has wonderful long, elegant spikes of pink buds opening to white flowers which flower longer - from May until November - than any other plant in my garden.
I passionately recommend this short lived perennial plant for the front of a border and a light and airy cut flower for a bedside table.
- Easy for beginners
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
| Genus: | Gaura |
| Variety: | lindheimeri ('The Bride') |
| Type: | Short lived perennial, grown as an annual |
| Sowing: | Sow under cover in modules in March/April, or sow and overwinter in a coldframe in August/September. | Site: | Full sun or partial shade and shelter (will tolerate an exposed site) |
| Soil Type: | Well drained soil, with plenty of organic matter. Dry soil is tolerated. | Height: | 50-70cm (20-28in) |
| Spacing: | 40-45cm, after last frosts |
| Flowers: | ❀ May-November, 18 weeks from sowing |
| Flower production: | 4-5 months |
| Vase life: | 10 days - buds keep opening | Conditioning: | None required. |
