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Herbaceous Perennial

Oenothera lindheimeri Snow Fountain ('Walsnofou') (G)
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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'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Onagraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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