Gaura ‘So White’
Add lightness and movement to your garden with Gaura ‘So White’, a compact, free-flowering perennial featuring masses of delicate white blooms that dance above airy foliage like butterflies in the breeze.
This low-maintenance plant is perfect for softening garden edges, brightening containers, and creating a natural, flowing look in modern or cottage-style gardens.
Key Features
- 🤍 Abundant pure white, butterfly-like flowers
- 🌿 Light, airy growth with natural movement
- 🪴 Ideal for pots, borders, and mass planting
- ☀️ Long flowering season from spring to autumn
- 💧 Drought-tolerant once established
- 🐝 Attracts bees and pollinators
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Gaura lindheimeri
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Mature Height: 40–60 cm
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Mature Width: 40–60 cm
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Habit: Upright, airy, slightly spreading
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Position: Full sun
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Watering: Low to moderate (drought-tolerant once established)
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Growth Rate: Fast-growing
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Frost Tolerance: Light frost tolerant
Care Instructions
Plant in a sunny, well-drained position. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as the plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Trim lightly to encourage bushier growth and continuous flowering.
Cut back in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape and promote fresh new growth.
Perfect For
- Garden borders and edging
- Cottage-style and natural gardens
- Container planting
- Pollinator-friendly landscapes