Gaura lindheimeri growing herbaceous of the genus Gaura also known as White gaura, Gaura lindheimeri perennial evergreen or deciduous in colder climate, used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 5+.
Leaves color green or purple sometimes with white edge, in elliptic shape.
Gaura lindheimeri flower
Flower color can be pink, white or combine, the size 2-3 cm with 4-5 petals that grow in clusters.
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Requirements for Gaura lindheimeri growing and care:
Mulch, well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant:
0.4-1.5 m, 16-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Most of the year
General information about the flower:
Pink, white or combine colors, the size 2-3 cm with 4-5 petals that grow in clusters.
Scientific name:
Gaura lindheimeri