Oenothera lindheimeri Snow Fountain ('Walsnofou') (G)
white gaura [Snow Fountain]
A bushy, often short-lived perennial with slender, erect stems to about 80cm. It bears loose sprays of delicate, starry white flowers from late spring, through summer and into autumn
Synonyms
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Walsnofou'Gaura lindheimeri 'Walsnofou'
see moreGaura lindheimeri Snow Fountain
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
Grow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun. Dry soil and partial shade tolerated
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Prairie planting
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Reduce by a third in autumn to tidy, and cut back to near ground level in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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