Oenothera lindheimeri 'The Bride'
white gaura 'The Bride'
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun to partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to September
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
‘The Bride’ is a graceful, long-flowering perennial with star-shaped blooms that emerge in early summer and persist until the first stages of autumn. Its wild, slightly unkempt look suits natural planting styles. Once established, it is well suited to warm summers and will soak up the sun.
Resist the temptation to cut back gaura after it has flowered as it takes on beautiful autumn tints, particularly in cold weather. Trim back to 15cm (6") in March or April. Lift and divide large clumps in spring.
Please be aware that purplish-brown spotting can appear on gauras at certain times of the year and/or certain times in the plant's life cycle. This is not a disease but a physiological response to cold temperatures, and occurs when new growth has encountered unseasonably chilly conditions. It will not affect the plant's vigour or flowering potential and will often improve in warmer weather.
Please be aware that purplish-brown spotting can appear on gauras at certain times of the year and/or certain times in the plant's life cycle. This is not a disease but a physiological response to cold temperatures, and occurs when new growth has encountered unseasonably chilly conditions. It will not affect the plant's vigour or flowering potential and will often improve in warmer weather.
Sow indoors from January to April 0.5cm deep in trays or pots filled with seed compost. Water well and place on a warm windowsill/greenhouse and keep moist at 15-20°C (60-68°F). Once germination occurs (after 14-28 days) and seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 9cm pots. Acclimatise before planting outside between May and September, after risk of frost has passed. Alternatively, sow outdoors in a seedbed from May to July to flower the following year.