'Siskyou Pink' Beeblossom (Gaura)
Perennial
- Airy pink blooms attract pollinators like hummingbirds!
- Whimsical red-tinged foliage provides contrast.
- Native, drought-tolerant, deer and rabbit-resistant.
- Zones 5 - 9, sun, 2’ tall x 2’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Native to North America, Gaura, also known as beeblossom, is a durable perennial perfect for your pollinator garden, thriving in various soil, sun, and water conditions. While deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant, pollinators flock to it! Plant them in full sun and be rewarded with continuous blooms for months. Take cuttings and bring some inside for added texture to cut flower arrangements.
Details
Common name: Beeblossom
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: Up to 2’ tall and 2’ wide at maturity.
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green and red
Season of interest: Summer - fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Native, heat tolerant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, low maintenance, cut flower, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Border, cottage gardening, massing, naturalizing, pollinator specimen, wildflower
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours direct sunlight)
Water: Low to average. Water regularly the first season to encourage good root growth. Spacing: 12-18 Inches
Fertilizing: Seldom needs fertilizing. If needed, you can feed lightly with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Over-fertilizing may cause the plant to flop over due to too much growth.
Winterizing: Cut foliage back in the winter and apply a thin layer of mulch to insulate the roots.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadheading (snipping off the spent blooms) is unnecessary but will encourage new flowering stems to emerge.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Got two gaura plants... one has about ten times the amount of foliage on it.... the other has two sprigs...
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
The plant died within two weeks of arrival. I’m so disappointed.
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I saw this plant and fell in love. I ordered 2. They finally started to bloom and instead of the pink that i ordered, they are white.not what i ordered.
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The Gaura looks really bad. Both Geums are great.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Arrived quickly and well packed. Looking forward to seeing the flowers
I first saw at a friend's and had to have my own. Sturdy, natural, rugged in our crazy OK weather, and I love that they attract pollinators. Such a beautiful and unique addition to my landscaping.