Gaura The Bride Seeds

Gaura The Bride is a graceful summer flowering perennial grown as an annual, producing clouds of soft white blooms that dance on slender airy stems.  

 

Each flower opens like a tiny butterfly, giving the plant a light floating movement that brings elegance and softness to borders and containers.

 

Plants form neat clumps of foliage that send up tall wands covered in delicate star shaped flowers from early summer until the first frosts. The blooms open continuously, creating a long lasting display that blends beautifully with cottage garden planting, prairie style borders and naturalistic schemes.

 

This variety thrives in warm sunny positions and well drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. It is easy to grow, low maintenance and perfect for gardeners who enjoy gentle colour, movement and a relaxed natural look.

 

A refined and romantic flowering plant that adds height, texture and effortless charm to any garden space.

 

Seed Qty Approx 30

 

Sow February to April

Germination 14 to 30 days at mild temperatures

Soil and Position Light free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 60 to 90 cm tall, 40 to 60 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds indoors in trays or small pots filled with moist compost. Cover lightly and keep at a steady temperature until germination. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost in a sunny well drained position.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during establishment, then sparingly once plants are growing strongly. Remove faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Support may be helpful in exposed areas. Gaura prefers warm conditions and thrives in free draining soil. Ideal for borders, containers and naturalistic planting.

 

Uses and Benefits

Soft white butterfly like blooms

Long flowering and airy movement

Excellent for borders and containers

Drought tolerant once established

Blends beautifully with cottage and prairie style planting

Easy to grow and low maintenance

 

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