Product Description
Gaura Belleza 'Dark Pink' PPAF (10)ct Quarts
Common Name: Gaura, Wand Flower, Beeflower
Gardeners around the world have loved Gaura for their drought tolerance and long bloom time. BELLEZA® Dark Pink boasts excellent branching with shorter flower stems, making it an ideal choice for containers. Dark pink, star-shaped flowers have an airy appearance above the compact habit. Gaura are well-suited to dry, hot landscapes and will look great planted en masse in the landscape or singly in pots. BELLEZA® Dark Pink tolerates part shade but is best in full sun.
Gaura is a native North American wildflower; it is very drought and heat tolerant.
Height: 12 - 18"
Spread: 14.0-16.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer to Early Fall,
Long Blooming
Attracts Hummingbirds and Bees, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Mass Planting
Gaura Belleza 'Dark Pink' is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial that adds a burst of color and movement to gardens. Like its 'White' counterpart, it is appreciated for its long blooming season and compact growth habit, but with the added punch of deep pink flowers. Here is what makes this cultivar a standout:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'Belleza Dark Pink' produces an abundance of bright pink flowers that resemble butterflies fluttering in the wind. The flowers have four petals and long, delicate stamens, giving them an airy and graceful appearance. They bloom on slender, branching stems that rise above the foliage, creating a cloud-like effect.
- Foliage: The plant has narrow, lance-shaped leaves that emerge a rich burgundy color, gradually maturing to deep green. This dark foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the bright pink flowers.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. It is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in moderately fertile, loamy soil.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Uses:
- Borders and Beds: Its compact size and vibrant blooms make it a lovely addition to borders, beds, and cottage gardens.
- Containers: 'Belleza Dark Pink' is also well-suited for containers, adding a pop of color to patios and decks.
- Cut Flowers: The flowers make excellent cut flowers for fresh arrangements.
- Pollinator Gardens: It attracts butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Additional Benefits:
- Long Blooming Season: 'Belleza Dark Pink' blooms continuously from early summer to fall, providing a long season of interest.
- Compact Habit: Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens or spaces where a taller gaura might be overwhelming.
- Heat and Humidity Tolerant: It is tolerant of heat and humidity, making it a good choice for Southern gardens.
- Low Maintenance: It is a relatively low-maintenance plant that does not require much care once established.
Overall, Gaura Belleza 'Dark Pink' is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a long-blooming, low-maintenance perennial with vibrant, airy flowers. Its compact size and adaptability make it a versatile and beautiful addition to any sunny garden.
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
