gaura

Gaura lindheimeri 'Walgaupf' PINK FOUNTAIN plants are fairly drought-tolerant once they become established in their growing environment. It is best to provide regular watering to promote optimal growth during the growing season from spring through fall. Water your plant well, but not excessively, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Water the plant deeply once every week or 2, depending on your climate and the conditions of the soil. Do not water your Gaura lindheimeri 'Walgaupf' PINK FOUNTAIN during the winter, as it goes dormant and does not need water during this time.

Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Walgaupf' PINK FOUNTAIN) grows best in full sun, meaning that it needs a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This plant is native to open fields and prairies in the American Midwest, so it thrives on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. While Gaura can tolerate some shade, it will not flower without full sun. And because it is such a short-lived plant, having fewer flowers is less than ideal. Therefore, it is recommended that this plant species be planted in an area where it will receive direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, when the season is in full bloom, Gaura should be exposed to sunlight for as long as possible for optimal performance.

Gaura lindheimeri 'Walgaupf' PINK FOUNTAIN is a perennial plant that needs to be pruned to keep it looking its best. It can benefit from at least 1 pruning session each year. Pruning in the late winter or early spring before the plant breaks dormancy is often the best time for this perennial. This pruning should reduce the height and remove any dead or dying branches. Additionally, the old blooms should be removed to encourage flowering throughout the summer. Some light touch-up pruning can be done during the summer if needed. A harder pruning in the late summer or fall will ensure that the plant stays healthy and neat looking. It is important to be careful when pruning gaura lindheimeri 'Walgaupf' PINK FOUNTAIN, as it can be damaged easily. This plant should be pruned with sharp garden scissors or pruning shears. Pruning deeply or removing too many branches can cause stress to the plant, and should be avoided.