Passionate Rainbow Gaura
Gaura lindheimeri 'Passionate Rainbow' PP #17,002
SKU
03648
A profusion of rose-pink flowers from spring to fall on a compact mound of narrow, variegated foliage that is every bit as charming as the flowers, with its green leaves, white margins, and reddish pink tones and mottling throughout. Excellent heat and drought tolerance. Great for rock gardens, borders, and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | GOW-ra lind-HY-mer-ee |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 24 to 30 in. tall, 12 to 15 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Accent |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Heat Loving, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Iris (Iris); Red Valerian (Centranthus) |
Provide average to enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Hard prune and apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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