Gaura lindheimeri is a graceful, long-flowering perennial admired for its delicate, butterfly-like white or soft pink flowers held on slender stems above airy foliage. The plant brings movement and lightness to garden beds, borders, and cottage-style landscapes. Extremely heat tolerant and water-wise once established, Gaura is ideal for low-maintenance and modern South African gardens.
Size When Fully Grown
Height: ± 80–120 cm
Width: ± 60–90 cm
Upright, airy growth habit.
Best Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun
Flowers best in full sun; tolerates light shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil
Performs best in sandy or loamy soils; does not tolerate waterlogging.
Watering: Low to moderate
Drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly.
Climate: Suitable for most South African climates
Tolerates heat, wind, and light frost.
Maintenance: Low
Cut back lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth and prolonged blooming.
Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)
Best Time to Plant: Spring and early autumn
Main Flowering Season: Late spring through autumn
Seasonal Note: Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder regions; strongest growth during warm months.