Characteristic features of the Gaura Siskyou Pink
Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskyou Pink' is a remarkable plant that enchants many garden lovers with its delicate beauty and grace. Originally from North America, it belongs to the Onagraceae family and is known for its striking, pink-white flowers and graceful growth. The characteristic flowers of Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskyou Pink' are a real feast for the eyes. In a variety of soft shades of pink and white, they present themselves in bell-shaped structures that sit on long, thin stems. These flowers appear in abundance from spring to autumn, adorning the garden with their romantic splendour over a long period of time. The leaves of this perennial are lance-shaped and a fresh green colour. They form an attractive base for the flowers and complete the elegant appearance of the plant. With an upright, branched habit, 'Siskyou Pink' reaches a height of around 40 to 80 centimetres and a similar spread, making it a good addition to various garden landscapes.
Site requirements and care instructions
Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskyou Pink' needs the right care conditions to realise its full potential. A sunny location with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal for its growth and flowering. The soil should be well-drained and slightly sandy to avoid waterlogging, which could cause root rot. Although Gauras are drought tolerant, regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods, is important to ensure healthy growth and abundant flowering. Annual fertilisation in spring with a balanced, general fertiliser also supports growth and flowering.
The grace and beauty of Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskyou Pink' makes it ideal for a variety of garden applications. It can be planted in herbaceous borders with verbena or ornamental grasses. But the Gaura can also be cultivated in borders or even in pots and containers to embellish patios and balconies with its romantic flair. With proper care, this enchanting perennial rewards the gardener with an abundance of romantic flowers and adds a magical atmosphere to any garden.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
Name
| Botanical name: |
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskyou Pink’ |
| Colloquial name: |
Lindheimer's beeblossom, Pink Gaura, Indian Feather |
Growth
| Growth form: |
Perennial, bushy upright growth, spherical shape, clump forming |
| Max. growing height: |
40 - 80 cm |
| Growth: |
fast growing |
Leaf
| Foliage: |
lanceolate simple leaves |
| Leaves: |
decidous |
| Autumn leaf color: |
no |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: |
delicate flowers in panicles |
| Flowering period: |
June to October |
| Flower color: |
pink |
| Fruit: |
inconspicuous |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: |
Light and well drianed soils |
| Location: |
full sun |
| Flowering period: |
all year round |
| Requirement: |
6 - 8 plants per m² |
| Use for: |
bed, open space, border, cut flowers, bee pasture, farmer's garden |
| Ships as: |
as pot plant |
| Hardiness: |
no |
| foliage: |
lanceolate simple leaves |
| location: |
full sun |
| flower: |
delicate flowers in panicles |
| botanical_name: |
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskyou Pink’ |
| growth_form: |
Perennial, bushy upright growth, spherical shape, clump forming |
| leaves: |
decidous |
| soil_type: |
Light and well drianed soils |
| Flowering_period: |
June to October |
| colloquial_name: |
Lindheimer's beeblossom, Pink Gaura, Indian Feather |
| mature_height: |
40 - 80 cm |
| leaf colour: |
greygreen |
| flowering_time: |
all year round |
| flower_color: |
pink |
| growth: |
fast growing |
| requirement: |
6 - 8 plants per m² |
| fruit: |
inconspicuous |
| autumn_leaf_color: |
no |
| use_for: |
bed, open space, border, cut flowers, bee pasture, farmer's garden |
| ships_as: |
as pot plant |
| hardiness: |
no |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Intragarten GmbH
Genhülsen 216
Nordrhein-Westfalen
41179 Mönchengladbach, Deutschland
sales@intragarten.de
product notes
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planting instructions
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So that you can enjoy your new garden dweller for a verry long time, we would like to give you a few useful tips on care, irrigation and correct planting.
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