Gaura lindheimeri Karalee White
gaura [Karalee White]
A compact, upright, clump-forming perennial to around 60cm tall with mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. White flowers to 2.5cm across open from pink buds and are borne on the slender, branching stems from late spring into autumn
Synonyms
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Nugauwhite'PBRGaura 'Nugauwhite'
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Gaura lindheimeri Karalee White
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Oenothera can be annuals, biennials or perennials, upright or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves and bowl-shaped, white, yellow or pink flowers over a long period in summer
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun though well-drained soil and partial shade is tolerated. Plants have a tendency to be short-lived
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove spent flowering stalks. Cut back plants in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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