Gaura lindheimeri
"Lindheimer's beeblossom"
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Description
Gaura lindheimeri is a fabulous, graceful, low-maintenance perennial—in fact, its name comes from the Greek word gauros, which means superb. Also known as wandflower or Lindheimer's beeblossom, it produces whirling blooms loved by bees and butterflies, on stems that can range from 40cm-1.2m in height (depending on maturity, soil conditions, and so on). Growing it in a container will encourage it to remain compact. Wiry stems carry numerous flowers, each with four petals and around 2.5cm across. Flowers are white or pale pink, or a combination of the two.
This Gaura lindheimeri lasts as long time in bloom, far longer than most perennials. The main flower blast is in early summer, but you can expect further flushes to keep recurring well into autumn. Grow Gaura lindheimeri (or Oenothera lindheimeri) in a free-draining soil, in a sunny, sheltered spot, and it will keep coming back, year after year. It's hard to find a better plant than this for lining paths and adding froth to flower beds. In fact, it is such a good garden plant, that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Gaura lindheimeri syn.
Oenothera lindheimeri (G) -
Flower colour
Pink, white
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
1-1.2m
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Plant spacing
1 plant per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Gravel gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Wildlife gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy
Stony -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Gaura lindheimeri roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Lindheimer's beeblossom" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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