Gaura White 1.5 Litre Pot

Gaura ‘White’ – Airy Elegance with Clouds of Pure White Blooms

Gaura ‘White’ is a graceful, free-flowering perennial that brings lightness, movement, and a long season of interest to any garden. With its delicate, butterfly-like white flowers floating on fine, wiry stems, this plant adds a soft, ethereal charm to borders, containers, and wildflower-inspired designs. Perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial with exceptional visual appeal from late spring to autumn.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:
Fresh foliage emerges as a basal mound of slender, lance-shaped green leaves. Stems quickly begin to rise in preparation for flowering.

Summer:
From late spring through summer, airy stems are topped with masses of small, white star-like flowers. Each bloom opens in succession, creating the effect of a cloud of butterflies hovering above the plant.

Autumn:
Flowers continue well into early autumn. Foliage may take on soft red or bronze tones as temperatures cool, adding subtle seasonal colour.

Winter:
Gaura dies back to the base in colder climates. Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring to encourage strong, fresh regrowth.

Structure & Form

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Habit: Upright, bushy, and gently arching with a light, flowing form

• Foliage: Slender green leaves with occasional reddish tones in autumn

• Flowers: Star-shaped, pure white with long stamens, carried in airy sprays

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Lifespan: Perennial, though often treated as short-lived; self-seeds modestly in ideal conditions

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Cottage & Informal Gardens: Ideal for softening planting schemes and adding a romantic touch.

• Mixed Borders: Complements bolder plants with its delicate form and extended flowering.

• Prairie & Gravel Gardens: Its drought resistance and graceful habit fit perfectly in dry, naturalistic designs.

• Containers & Pots: Grows well in large containers, where its flowing form can cascade or mingle with other sun-loving plants.

• Wildlife-Friendly Gardens: Flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun for best flowering performance; tolerates light shade.

• Soil: Well-drained soil is essential—thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils; dislikes heavy, wet conditions.

• Watering: Low once established; water regularly during the first season to help roots develop.

• Hardiness: Hardy in most areas (RHS H4), but may benefit from a mulch in exposed or frosty sites.

• Maintenance: Cut back faded flower stems regularly to encourage repeat blooming. Hard prune in early spring to promote bushy new growth.

Why Choose Gaura ‘White’?

• Ethereal White Flowers: Soft, starry white blooms dance above the foliage for months on end.

• Elegant Form: Adds movement, texture, and contrast to denser planting schemes.

• Extended Flowering Season: Blooms non-stop from late spring until the first frosts.

• Drought Tolerant: A resilient, sun-loving perennial suited to dry, low-maintenance gardens.

• Wildlife Appeal: A magnet for bees and butterflies, supporting local pollinators.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• With Verbena bonariensis & Salvia: Create a modern, airy border full of colour and height variation.

• With Ornamental Grasses: Pair with Stipa tenuissima or Pennisetum for a naturalistic, flowing effect.

• With Lavender or Nepeta: For a Mediterranean-inspired palette of silver foliage and soft tones.

• With Roses or Echinacea: Complement romantic blooms with Gaura’s delicate, cloud-like presence.

Gaura ‘White’ offers an effortless way to bring softness, movement, and long-lasting colour to garden spaces. Its graceful habit and fluttering blooms create a peaceful, natural look, making it a versatile and rewarding perennial for both contemporary and classic planting styles.

Gaura White 1.5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.