Oenothera lindheimeri Gaudi Red ('Florgaured') (G)
gaura [Gaudi Red]
A compact, bushy perennial, to 30cm tall, with narrow, lance-shaped dark green leaves tinted a deep burgundy-red. From summer into early autumn, this cultivar bears deep pink-red flowers on red stems
Synonyms
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Florgaured'Gaura lindheimeri 'Florgaured'
see moreGaura lindheimeri Gaudi Red
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 | Red | 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
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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 a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate well-drained soils and partial shade. 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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