GAURA, Erica

Excellent branching and elegant flower stems make this gorgeous Gaura good for cut flowers. This garden favourite is heat and drought-tolerant once established and blooms continuously all summer until fall. The clear white flowers are nectar-rich and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer and rabbit resistant. Gaura Erica will look spectacular in patio planters, window boxes, garden beds and borders. Tolerates USDA zone 5 – 9 (-20°F or -28°C).

 

Bloom TimeConstant colour all summer until first hard frost.
HabitUpright
Height14-18 inches (36-46 cm)
Width18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Companion PlantCompatible with all Tried & True varieties. Looks especially good with all SunPassion and Crazytunia Petunias and Bacopa Blueberry Shake.
WateringKeep soil evenly moist at all times.
FeedingRegularly with a high nitrogen plant food.
PlantingWell-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

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