For the longest time I didn't know what these plants were. I purchased them on the mystery table at Ace Hardware, in other words, the tag...Read More had been long lost.
They were pretty and suited my needs. I am recreating a rustic look in my home and yard. These are hardy, pretty and give the corner of my garden that old home look.
This plant has a long tap root, so if you move it make sure you dig deep. I cut the root off by mistake and part of the plant is still g...Read Morerowing. Tough plant. Nice in groups with grasses for a meadow look.
I LOVE the way this plant looks, the new growth is a great maroon-red color. The flowers grow on long stems and bob in the breeze. I hav...Read Moree it planted against verbena with dark purple and the flowers really show.
I will say that I have difficulty getting all of the plants to come back each year. This year 2 out of 3 were coming back but one got damaged by landscapers, so I bought additional ones to plant. Got a few extras to plant elsewhere in the yard.
Low maintenance once they are planted, not sure how well they survive the winters overall.
They're so pretty I don't mind replanting them if I need to, but I am increasing the mix of the soil to increase drainage to see if that helps them come back.
Northwest Ohio
I love this plant!! It stand up to extreme wind and heat and blooms ALL summer. I have it planted in and around an ...Read Moreold steel wagon wheel and it works perfect in this spot. I love how it blows in the wind. It is a delicate, airy and feathery looking plant that has no match. I only purchased one plant last year to try out and I am going to buy more this year.
I did not cut off for the winter because it was still blooming after others plants were done. It was a wonderful display in the snow and an ice storm made it worthy of pictures.
It is tall and wild but that is what I like about this plant.
Overall, I am not that impressed with this plant. Although the flowers are pretty up close, it is by no means a showstopper. The foliag...Read Moree is compact (about 1 foot across), but the long, floppy stems span approximately four feet wide. Despite the butterfly-shaped flowers, butterflies do not visit this plants. I tried to deadhead it to keep the stems shorter and more compact, but they grow to about 2 feet quickly and flop when the flowers open. One positive aspect of this plant is that the flowers do hold up to wind and rain very well. Overall, I am disappointed with the floppiness and ranginess of this plant.
GAURA Pink Fountain - Medium 24". A compact selection with a massive display of soft pink flowers through the summer.
Gene...Read Moreral Information:
Vase shaped plant that blooms from late spring until fall. Flowers all along the stands of erect crowded stems. Will thrive in high heat and humdity areas. Very nice, all will need winter protection in far northern states.
Plant Care:
Very tolerant of heat and drought. Needs good winter drainage. Very airy habit responds to cutting back by one half when 12-15 inches tall to control height. Deep tap root dislikes transplanting. Allow some self-sowing if desired.
For the longest time I didn't know what these plants were. I purchased them on the mystery table at Ace Hardware, in other words, the tag...Read More
This plant has a long tap root, so if you move it make sure you dig deep. I cut the root off by mistake and part of the plant is still g...Read More
I LOVE the way this plant looks, the new growth is a great maroon-red color. The flowers grow on long stems and bob in the breeze. I hav...Read More
Northwest Ohio
I love this plant!! It stand up to extreme wind and heat and blooms ALL summer. I have it planted in and around an ...Read More
Overall, I am not that impressed with this plant. Although the flowers are pretty up close, it is by no means a showstopper. The foliag...Read More
GAURA Pink Fountain - Medium 24". A compact selection with a massive display of soft pink flowers through the summer.
Gene...Read More