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Container culture of Gaura lindheimeri

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch

Growing Gaura in containers requires consideration of the plant's deep taproot system, high sensitivity to waterlogging, and preference for light substrates.

In the reference 25 varieties crop Lindheimer's beeblossom, where this is mentioned in the description.

Gaura lindheimeri has a deep taproot; therefore, containers with a depth of at least 30 cm must be used for cultivation. The plant does not tolerate transplanting well, so it is recommended to plant it directly into its permanent container. The soil mix should be light and well-drained, as the crop is extremely sensitive to excess moisture.

Under container conditions, Gaura requires watering once the top 5–8 cm of the substrate has dried out. Fertilization is carried out moderately with liquid complex fertilizers during the active growing season from July to August. To maintain blooming, faded inflorescences must be removed, and if there is a risk of temperatures dropping below –23 °С, the containers should be moved to a room with a temperature of approximately +4 °С.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

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Varieties of Lindheimer's beeblossom mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Nugauwhite

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Graham N. Brown

4 records

Baltinrose

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Lynne Knosher, Ball Horticultural Company

4 records

Gaudpin

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Gaudros

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Dogaurgralightpink

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

van Sambeek Ellen

3 records

Baltincite

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

PAN AMERICAN SEED CO

3 records

Blaze

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

DENNIS BRYANT

2 records

FLOGAUSNB

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

KERRY VEIANNE BUNKER

2 records

My Melody

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

MICHIO KATAOKA

2 records

Little Janie

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Lynne Knosher

2 records

Dogaurgrapi

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

HARRFOLK

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

2 records

Florgaucompi

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

HAMER BLOEMZADEN B.V.

2 records

Florgaucomro

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

HAMER BLOEMZADEN B.V.

2 records

Passionate Pink

Terminated

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

MINEO BALDASSARE

2 records

Summer Emotions

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Plantenkwekerij De Hulsthof

2 records

KLEAU04263

Terminated

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Nils Klemm

2 records

Bargau

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Barrault Michel

2 records

URIBLBP

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Kong Young Park

2 records

GAUCHEBRA

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

MICHIO KATAOKA

2 records

WALGOLFOU

Withdrawn

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Walberton Plants LTD

1 record

GAULIN02

Withdrawn

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Frank Hammond

1 record

Tutti Frutti

Terminated

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

R A Meredith & Son (Nurseries) Ltd.

1 record

FLORGAUWH2

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Florensis B.V.

1 record