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Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White'

Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White'

Gaura So White

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Gaura lindheimeri 'So White' is a stunning compact perennial that produces a continuous display of delicate pure white flowers held above graceful stems for months on end. The butterfly-like blooms flutter in the breeze, bringing movement, texture and elegance to the garden from late spring through autumn.

With its naturally compact habit, excellent drought tolerance and incredibly long flowering season, Gaura So White is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, containers and pollinator-friendly plantings. It delivers all the beauty of traditional gauras in a more compact and manageable form.

Why You'll Love Gaura So White

  • Pure white butterfly-like flowers
  • Flowers continuously from late spring through autumn
  • Compact and tidy growth habit
  • Excellent drought tolerance once established
  • Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
  • Adds movement and softness to garden beds
  • Perfect for borders, pots and mass planting
  • Easy-care and low maintenance

  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.6 M Width 0.6 M

Is Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White' suitable for my garden?

Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White' is best suited in a position that gets

  • Full sun

Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White' is

  • Perennial
  • Drought resistant once established
  • Drought resistant
  • Flowering
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Fast-growing
  • Cold hardy

Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White' will thrive in soil that is

  • Free draining
  • Nutrient rich

How to establish your Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White'?

Plant Gaura So White in a full sun position for the heaviest flowering and strongest growth.

The more sunlight it receives, the more flowers it will produce throughout the growing season.

How to maintain your Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White' once established?

Gaura thrives in:

Well-drained garden soil
Sandy or loamy soils
Raised garden beds
Coastal gardens

Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged sites, particularly during winter.

Good drainage is the key to long-term success.

Water regularly while plants establish.

Once established, Gaura So White becomes highly drought tolerant and generally only requires occasional watering during extended dry periods.

Avoid excessive watering, which can lead to reduced vigour and shorter plant life.

Gaura performs best with minimal feeding.

For healthy growth:

Apply compost or organic matter in spring
Use a light application of balanced fertiliser if needed
Avoid excessive fertiliser, which can encourage floppy growth
Deadheading

While Gaura naturally flowers over a long period, removing spent flower stems can encourage fresh blooms and keep plants looking tidy.

A light trim during the growing season can often trigger a new flush of flowers.

During the Growing Season
Remove damaged or untidy stems.
Lightly trim if plants become too open or sprawling.
Late Winter to Early Spring
Cut plants back by approximately one-half to two-thirds.
Remove old stems before fresh growth begins.
This encourages a compact habit and prolific flowering.
Frost and Winter Care

Gaura So White tolerates moderate frosts once established.

In colder areas:

Ensure excellent winter drainage.
Apply mulch around the root zone.
Leave some top growth intact until spring to help protect the crown.
Growing in Containers

Gaura So White performs exceptionally well in containers and patio pots.

For best results:

Use a quality free-draining potting mix.
Place containers in full sun.
Water when dry during prolonged hot weather.
Feed lightly in spring and mid-summer.
Companion Plants

Gaura So White combines beautifully with:

Salvia Amistad
Salvia greggii
Verbena bonariensis
Penstemon varieties
Lavender
Echinacea
Ornamental grasses

These combinations create colourful, pollinator-friendly gardens with a soft, natural appearance.
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