Overview
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Oenothera, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Oenothera lindheimeri, commonly known as Lindheimer's beeblossom, white gaura, pink gaura, Lindheimer's clockweed, and Indian feather, is a species of Oenothera. Several of its common names derive from the genus Gaura, in which this species was formerly placed.
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About the genus
Oenothera is a genus of about 160 species of herbaceous flowering plants native to the Americas. The genus includes common evening primrose, sundrops and gaura. It is the type genus of the family Onagraceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Oenothera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe heel cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane'?
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' need?
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' hardy in the UK?
Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe heel cuttings.
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