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Gaura lindheimeri
Gaura
Gaura is a charming clump-forming perennial whose original homeland is the sunny plains of Texas and Louisiana. In the garden, it appreciates exactly the same conditions it is used to in the wild, i.e., full sun and well-drained, even poorer and sandy soil. From the seedling you receive, a sturdy clump will grow, reaching a height of about eighty centimeters. It is a very low-maintenance plant for beginners, completely avoiding diseases and pests. Although it behaves more like a short-lived perennial here, it readily self-seeds in a suitable location. Tiny flowers colored in pure white and light pink shades resemble small butterflies and bloom tirelessly from June to October. It adds extraordinary lightness and airiness to flower beds, making it a beautiful combination with ornamental grasses. During the long months of flowering, Gaura is constantly surrounded by bees, for which it represents a rich source of food. The flowers are excellent for cutting into summer bouquets. We harvest the stems for vases as soon as the first two or three flowers on the stem open. On the other hand, the plant is not suitable for drying.
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Balíček 100 semen eukalyptu.
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€9,49
€0,095
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250 seeds
Balíček 250 semen eukalyptu.
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€18,99
€0,076
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Attracts pollinators 🐝
Yes
Difficulty
Beginner
Direct sowing
No
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Information on whether we recommend direct sowing into the garden bed.
Diseases
Disease-free 🙂
Edible
No
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Information on whether the plant can be used in floristry for decorating food.
Flower color
White
Flower color: Shade
Pure white
Fragrant (aromatic) 👃
No
Germination temperature
20-22 °C
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Recommended temperature for seed germination.
Height
60-100 cm
Moisture
💧
Pelleted seeds
No
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The seeds are tiny, so they are coated in a special material to form small pellets that are easier to handle.
Pinching
No
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Whether we recommend pinching the plant to encourage branching.
Poisonous
No
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Information on whether the seeds or plant parts are poisonous.
Position
Sun
Pre-cultivation period
6-8 weeks
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By this time, the seedlings should be large enough to transplant into the garden bed.
Self-seeding
Yes
Soil
Sandy, poor, well-drained
Spacing
40 cm
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Recommended planting spacing.
Spacing: Plants per m²
7
Species
Perennial
Suitable for cutting
Yes
Suitable for drying
No
Support
No
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Information on whether plant support is recommended. Ideally netting, or at least twine along the garden bed.
Transplanting
Yes
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Information on whether we recommend sowing this species into seed trays.
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Transplant
February
March
Flowering
June
October
Cultivation
Gaura originates from warm regions and loves hot and sunny spots, so choose a location in full sun. The choice of soil is crucial for successful cultivation. It will grow best in well-drained, sandy, and nutrient-poor soil. Avoid heavy or clayey soils, where the plant, especially during the cold winter period, would quickly suffer from root rot. When planting, maintain a spacing of 40 cm, which corresponds to about 5 to 7 plants per square meter, so that air can circulate freely around them. Once the seedlings are established in the garden bed, they are extremely drought-tolerant and require only minimal watering. Overwatering is more likely to harm them, so you can safely forget about regular watering. Likewise, it does not require any fertilization; poor soil suits it perfectly. Gaura is wonderful because it does not suffer from any pests or diseases, making it a low-maintenance beauty for your garden. Flowers appear tirelessly from June to October and attract a multitude of pollinators. If you want to bring some beauty indoors, cut the stems as soon as the first two or three flowers open – they are excellent for cutting for vases. In our climate, Gaura acts as a short-lived perennial, but because it self-seeds readily, it will not disappear from your garden easily. Frost resistance reaches up to -18 °C (zone 7a), so in mild areas and in the right location, it will survive the winter without problems. The key is protection from winter wetness. Do not cut back dead stems and leaves in the autumn; they serve as natural protection for the crown of the plant against frost. Perform a hard prune of the entire plant just above the ground only in early spring, which will promote new vitality and compact growth. Customers often ask us if it is possible to grow this beautiful plant in containers. The answer is definitely yes; Gaura is perfect for pots and spacious planters on sunny terraces or balconies. For successful container cultivation, always choose a deeper pot, as the plant forms a long taproot that needs plenty of space. Do not forget to place a thick drainage layer at the bottom of the container, for example made of expanded clay, and significantly lighten standard potting soil with sand. Keep watering in containers rather moderate and always let the substrate dry out thoroughly between waterings to prevent root rot.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
Instructions inside the seed packet
You can find full instructions inside each seed packet, covering everything from sowing to harvesting.
Seeds arrive in a handy box
You can use the box to store seeds, so when it's time to sow, you have everything ready.
Seed packets can be easily organized
Each seed packet features a colored label with a photo of the species, as well as its common and Latin names.
Pelleted seeds can be found in ampoules
The smallest seeds are pelleted to make them easier to work with. The pelleted seeds can be found in a plastic ampoule inside the package.
Sow the entire packet of seeds
Number of seeds ≠ number of plants. It is necessary to take into account that not every seed will germinate. You may lose some seedlings during cultivation. We recommend buying and sowing more seeds than you need seedlings.
Find the current germination rate on the website
We test seed germination every 6 months. You can always find the current germination rate on our website.
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