Gaura lindheimer Steffi™ Dark Rose
Family: Onagraceae
Dancing blooms in rich pink tones 💃
Gaura lindheimeri Steffi™ 'Dark Rose' is a graceful, long-flowering perennial with masses of deep rose-pink blooms that flutter like butterflies atop wiry stems. Part of the compact and well-branched Steffi™ series, this cultivar offers a more controlled growth habit while maintaining the airy, romantic charm of classic Gaura. It’s perfect for pots, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
✔ Vibrant dark rose blooms from spring to frost
✔ Compact, bushy habit—ideal for containers
✔ Loved by bees and butterflies
✔ Heat and drought-tolerant once established
🌿 Care Guide
🔆 Light: Full sun for best flowering
💧 Water: Moderate water; drought-tolerant once established
🌡️ Temperature: Hardy to approx. -10°C; mulch in colder zones
🪴 Soil: Light, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging
📏 Max size in ideal conditions: ~35–45 cm height × ~30–40 cm spread
📦 Ideal for:
• Summer borders and balcony pots
• Pollinator-friendly perennial gardens
🧬 Varietal origin:
The Steffi™ series is a modern breeding line selected for improved form, color intensity, and season-long flowering. 'Dark Rose' stands out with its saturated pink petals and compact shape—offering refined structure without sacrificing the signature movement Gaura is known for.
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