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Product Overview
Gaura Bellezza White is a compact, long-flowering perennial that adds a soft, graceful touch to the garden with its delicate white blooms that flutter like butterflies in the breeze. This variety is part of the Bellezza series, bred for a smaller, neater habit while retaining the same long blooming season and drought tolerance. Perfect for borders, containers, or cottage-style plantings, it brings movement and lightness to any sunny spot.
Growth:
Forms a tidy, bushy clump reaching 30-40 cm tall and wide. Its fine green foliage is topped by airy flower stems that create a soft, informal look.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun. Some light shade is tolerated, but plants will be more compact and floriferous in bright conditions.
Soil Requirements:
Grows best in well-drained soil. Tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils. Avoid heavy or waterlogged ground, particularly in winter.
Water Requirements:
Low to moderate water needs. Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry spells.
Frost Tolerance:
Tolerates light frosts. In cooler climates, plants may die back in winter and regrow in spring.
Drought Tolerance:
Highly drought-tolerant once established. Well suited to low-maintenance, dry-climate, and coastal gardens.
Flowering Information:
Produces a profusion of small, butterfly-like white flowers from late spring through to autumn. Blooms are held above the foliage on slender stems, creating a soft, floating effect.
Spacing Requirements:
Plant 30-40 cm apart to allow for natural spread and airflow. Suitable for edging, low borders, or containers.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser. Avoid excessive feeding, which can lead to leggy growth and fewer flowers.
Care and Maintenance:
Very easy care. Trim lightly after each flush of flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back hard in late autumn or early spring to refresh growth. Tolerates heat and dry conditions well.
