Scientific Name : Gaura lindheimeri
Common Name : Wand Flower
Hardiness Zone : 6a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : 0°F (-18°C)
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Attracts Hummingbirds
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)
Height : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Width : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Striking, colorful flowers and dark foliage on upright, “airy” plants from late Spring until Fall.
Idea & Tips : Give it rich soil and a sunny exposure.
Grower Information :
Continuous blooms on compact, well-branched, upright plants. - Striking flowers complement dark foliage.
- Well-suited to landscapes and mixed containers.
- White is one of the most compact, well-branched white Gauras on the market.
'Baltinrose'
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
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Propagation Guide
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EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
68-73°F (20-23°C)
500 ppm IBA
Low to moderate
75-100 ppm N when roots become visible; increase to 150-200 ppm N as roots develop
Yes, 7 days before transplanting.
35-42 days after sticking
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Finishing Guide
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5.8-6.2
Nights: 56 to 61°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C)
5,000 to 9,000
No
Day length neutral
Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
Maintain constant fertilization at 175 to 225 ppm N.
Recommended
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium, rhizoctonia, botrytis
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Crop Scheduling
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Unrooted: 10-13 wks Rooted: 7-10 wks
Unrooted: 12-15 wks, 2-3 ppp Rooted: 9-12 wks, 2-3 ppp
Unrooted: 14-16 wks, 3-5 ppp Rooted: 11-13 wks, 3-5 ppp
April to September
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