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Oenothera lindheimeri 'The Bride'
white gaura 'The Bride'
‘The Bride’ is a graceful, long-flowering perennial with star-shaped blooms that emerge in early summer and persist until the first...
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Plant description
‘The Bride’ is a graceful, long-flowering perennial with star-shaped blooms that emerge in early summer and persist until the first stages of autumn. Its wild, slightly unkempt look suits natural planting styles. Once established, it is well suited to warm summers and will soak up the sun.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Oenothera lindheimeri The Bride:
When planting out, choose a sunny site with modestly fertile, well-draining soil.
Initially, water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root development, then reduce watering as the plants establish except in prolonged dry spells. A light mulch in spring will help retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep it away from the crown to avoid stem rot.
As winter approaches, leave the spent foliage in place—it adds architectural interest with its russet tones and helps protect the crown from frost. Adding a thicker, dry mulch layer in the late autumn will offer additional winter protection for this perennial.
In early spring, cut back the plants to about 15cm (6in) from the ground, and divide congested clumps every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour.
Please be aware that purplish-brown spotting can appear on gauras at certain times of the year and/or certain times in the plant's life cycle. This is not a disease but a physiological response to cold temperatures, and occurs when new growth has encountered unseasonably chilly conditions. It will not affect the plant's vigour or flowering potential and will often improve in warmer weather.
Initially, water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root development, then reduce watering as the plants establish except in prolonged dry spells. A light mulch in spring will help retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep it away from the crown to avoid stem rot.
As winter approaches, leave the spent foliage in place—it adds architectural interest with its russet tones and helps protect the crown from frost. Adding a thicker, dry mulch layer in the late autumn will offer additional winter protection for this perennial.
In early spring, cut back the plants to about 15cm (6in) from the ground, and divide congested clumps every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour.
Please be aware that purplish-brown spotting can appear on gauras at certain times of the year and/or certain times in the plant's life cycle. This is not a disease but a physiological response to cold temperatures, and occurs when new growth has encountered unseasonably chilly conditions. It will not affect the plant's vigour or flowering potential and will often improve in warmer weather.
Sowing instructions:
Sow shallowly indoors from January to April, in trays or pots filled with seed compost. Water well and place on a warm windowsill/greenhouse and keep moist at 15-20°C (60-68°F). Once germination occurs (after 14-28 days) and seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 9cm pots. Acclimatise before planting outside between May and September, after risk of frost has passed. Alternatively, sow outdoors in a seedbed from May to July to flower the following year.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
