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Herbaceous Perennial

Oenothera lindheimeri Cherry Brandy ('Gauchebra'^PBR) (G)

gaura [Cherry Brandy]

A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 40cm high, with narrow, lance-shaped green leaves that are flushed red when young. White flowers streaked with pink in the centres of the petals are borne on slender, branching stems from summer to early autumn

Synonyms

Oenothera lindheimeri 'Gauchebra'^PBR
Gaura lindheimeri 'Gauchebra'
see moreGaura lindheimeri 'Cherry Brandy'
Gaura lindheimeri Cherry Brandy

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.5–1 metres

Chalk

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained, Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Onagraceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Clump forming
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

Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, though will tolerate light or part-day shade. Some drought tolerance once established, protect from excess winter wet. Plants can be short-lived, and dislike transplanting

Propagation

Propagate by basal or softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Prairie planting
Wildflower meadow
Wildlife gardens
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering. Cut back plants in early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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