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Gaura

Oenothera lindheimeri

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Overview

The Oenothera lindheimeri 'Petite Pink III' is a Proven Winners® annual with airy wands of pink flowers above dark green foliage accented in burgundy-red. It grows 14-20 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide with an upright, fluttering habit. Plant in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water; deadheading is not needed. Hardy in USDA Zones 6-10.

Water Medium
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — It grows 14-20 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide with an upright, fluttering habit
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — reaching about 14 to 20 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inchesGaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — kinetic presence in the summer gardenGaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — is a graceful Proven Winners® annual with an airyGaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — It has an upright habit that feels refined but never stiffGaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — Though commonly grown as annual colorGaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — commonly referred to as Petite Pink III Butterfly Flower+36

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.1666666–1.6666666 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Onagraceae

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Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — It grows 14-20 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide with an upright, fluttering habit
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — reaching about 14 to 20 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — kinetic presence in the summer garden
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — is a graceful Proven Winners® annual with an airy
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — It has an upright habit that feels refined but never stiff
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — Though commonly grown as annual color
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — commonly referred to as Petite Pink III Butterfly Flower
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — making it useful where movement and texture are desired without overwhelming neighboring plants
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — The blooms continue along each flowering stem through summer
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — Plant in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water; deadheading is not needed
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — butterfly-like shimmer whenever the breeze moves through it
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — As the flowering stems lengthen later in the season
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — bringing new flower spikes closer to the foliage and restoring a tidier silhouette
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — and relaxed cottage-style compositions
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — Gardeners often note its carefree nature
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — Its upright habit allows it to serve as a compact thriller in containers
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — well-drained soil with average moisture
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — a light midsummer trim can refresh the plant
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — with few pest issues and a whimsical summer effect in mixed beds.<br><br>In design
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — Use it in repetition to create a dancing ribbon of pink through the landscape
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — this is a lovely softening plant for sunny borders
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — especially when paired with trailing annuals or deeper pink
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) — It is notably easy to maintain and does not require deadheading to keep blooming
Oenothera lindheimeri

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