Gaura Lindheimeri "Burgundy Gaura" Pink 2 Liter

Gaura ‘Burgundy’

Botanical Name

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Burgundy’

Common Names

• Burgundy Gaura
• Whirling Butterflies
• Bee Blossom

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Product Description

Gaura ‘Burgundy’ is a graceful, perennial flowering plant prized for its delicate, airy stems adorned with small burgundy to deep pink flowers that appear to dance in the breeze. Its lightweight, flowing habit makes it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, rockeries, and mixed containers. Hardy and drought-tolerant, Gaura ‘Burgundy’ thrives in South African climates, providing long-lasting colour from spring through summer and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–90 cm
• Spread: ± 45–60 cm
• Growth habit: Upright, airy, bushy

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • At least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal flowering
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
  • Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Climate:
  • Prefers temperate to warm climates
  • Tolerates coastal and inland conditions
• Maintenance: Low
  • Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming
  • Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage new growth

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Late spring to early autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs best in full sun with well-drained soil
  • Excellent for adding airy texture and colour to mixed borders and cottage gardens