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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Gaura lindheimeri Belleza Series
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gaura Belleza Series

Upright, clump-forming perennials, to 90cm tall, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. White, pale pink or dark pink flowers are borne on tall, slender, branching stems from spring to early autumn

Synonyms
Gaura lindheimeri Belleza Series
Gaura lindheimeri 'Belleza'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Pink Green Red
Summer Red Pink Green Red
Autumn Red Pink Green Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Onagraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Accepted

Horticultural Group
This genus has changed from Gaura to Oenothera

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
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • 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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