Gaura spp. Rose

Common Name: Pink Gaura / Butterfly Bush

Description:
Gaura spp. ‘Rose’ is a graceful, clump-forming perennial known for its delicate, rose-pink, butterfly-like flowers that appear on slender, arching stems from spring through autumn. Its airy, free-flowering habit makes it a beautiful addition to cottage gardens, mixed borders, and pots. The narrow, lance-shaped green foliage adds a soft, textural element to garden beds. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, Gaura ‘Rose’ prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, while light pruning in late winter promotes fresh growth.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60-90cm
• Width: 60-90cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Rose-Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
• Verbena (Verbena spp.)
• Ornamental Grasses (Pennisetum spp.)