gaura

Gaura lindheimeri Gaudpin STRATOSPHERE PINK PICOTEE requires regular watering. During the growing season this means watering it once or twice a week with enough water to keep the soil moist but not soggy. During hot weather, it may need to be water more frequently. In the winter months, cut back on watering and only water when the soil feels dry.

Gaura lindheimeri 'Gaudpin' Stratosphere Pink Picotee will need full sun in order to thrive, ideally 8-10 hours of direct sunlight per day. For best blooming this plant should be placed in an area that gets direct sunlight for the majority of the day. It is important for this plant to get an adequate amount of sunlight, as it is a sun-loving species of plant. If it does not receive the amount of sun it needs, it will not flower or produce the vibrant colors it is known for. Additionally, it is important to remember that Gaura lindheimeri do not thrive in long periods of shade, and can even wilt in prolonged shady conditions.

Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Gaudpin' STRATOSPHERE PINK PICOTEE) should be pruned at the end of winter, or in early spring, before new growth starts. It’s best to wait to prune until after the plant blooms. Prune out any dead or broken branches, then shape the remaining stems to create a well-balanced form. Cut the stems back to about 2-thirds of their original size. Removing 2-thirds of the stems will encourage new growth for fuller plants in the spring and heavier flowering later in the summer. Deadheading after flowering will encourage re-flowering and help keep the plant looking neat. Be sure to remove any spent flowers close to the base of the stem, and leave the seed heads intact if desired.