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Elegant Summer Blooms

Bring Airy Elegance to Your Garden

Gaura lindheimeri 'Sparkle White' is a compact perennial known for its clouds of star-shaped white flowers that float above slender stems. Blooming from early summer well into autumn, this variety creates a light, graceful effect in beds, borders, or containers.

• Mature Size: Grows to approximately 45cm (18") tall and wide, forming neat clumps perfect for front-of-border displays or lining pathways.
• Flowering Period: Expect continuous blooms from June through October, offering long-lasting seasonal interest.
• Drought Resistance: Once established, Gaura 'Sparkle White' copes well with dry conditions and thrives in full sun.
• Wildlife Friendly: Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens.

Growing Guide

• Sunlight: Prefers a sunny position for best flowering performance.
• Soil: Grows best in well-drained soil; tolerates light, sandy soils. Neutral to slightly acidic pH is ideal.
• Watering: Water regularly after planting; once established, water only during prolonged dry spells.
• Hardiness: Hardy throughout most of the UK (typically RHS H4; USDA zones 5-9).

Planting & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn when soil is workable.
• Pruning: Cut back faded flower stems to encourage new growth. In late autumn or early spring, trim back old stems to base for a tidy habit.
• Feeding: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring as new growth appears.

Garden Design Ideas

• Add to mixed borders with Salvia, Lavender, or ornamental grasses for a relaxed cottage garden look.
• Create soft edges along paths or patio containers with its airy stems and delicate blooms.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Gaura 'Sparkle White'?
  The ideal planting times are spring or autumn when the soil is moist and workable.
• How fast does Gaura grow?
  This perennial establishes quickly and will reach mature size within one growing season under good conditions.
• Does it need much maintenance?
  No – once established, it's drought-tolerant and needs only occasional pruning and deadheading for best results.