GAURA LINDHEIMERI Gaura / Butterfly Bush – Belezza Early White 2,5L

Description

🌼 Gaura lindheimeri — Growing Conditions & Care
🌞 Light
Full sun to very light afternoon shade.
Performs best with ≥ 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
In hotter climates, some light afternoon shade can help prolong bloom.
🌿 Habit & Landscape Use
Upright to slightly arching clumps of airy flowers on slim stems.
Excellent in mixed borders, cottage gardens, containers, and pollinator gardens.
Offers a delicate, butterfly-like floral display over a long season.
🌱 Soil
Well-drained soil is essential.
Tolerates light soils — gravelly, sandy, loamy.
Preferred pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5–8.0).
Avoid heavy clay that stays wet.
💧 Watering
Moderate water needs.
Water regularly during establishment (first 4–6 weeks).
Once established, prefers slightly dry conditions, tolerate short droughts.
Overwatering or “wet feet” leads to weak growth or rot.
🌡 Temperature & Climate
Thrives in warm climates (USDA zones ~8–11).
Heat tolerant; continues blooming through summer in warm regions.
In cooler areas, can behave as a tender perennial/annual; cut back in late season.
🌿 Fertilisation
Light feeding only.
Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring at planting or season start.
Too much fertiliser can reduce flowering and make stems floppy.
🌸 Bloom Time
Late spring through fall (long season on good plants).
Flowers continuously when dead-headed or lightly trimmed.
✂ Pruning & Maintenance
Shear lightly mid-season to encourage fresh growth and more flowers.
Remove spent stems to keep plant tidy and productive.
In mild climates, a harder late-winter pruning invigorates spring growth.
🌱 Propagation
Seeds: Self-seeds freely; good for easy starts.
Cuttings: Tip cuttings root well in spring/summer.
🐛 Pests & Diseases
Generally low maintenance.
Watch for aphids or spider mites in dry conditions.
Avoid prolonged wet soil to reduce fungal issues.
🌼 Key Features
Airy sprays of small blooms in white, pink, or blush tones.
Attracts bees and butterflies.
Light, breezy presence adds texture to borders and containers.