Gaura lindheimeri Emmeline Pink Bouquet | Bee Blossom

Experience vibrant, season-long color with Gaura lindheimeri Emmeline Pink Bouquet in charming shades of pink, light pink, and blush. This early-blooming Gaura variety stands out with its excellent heat and drought tolerance, ensuring a stunning display throughout the growing season.

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Emmeline Pink Bouquet’ is a stunning perennial that blooms profusely from early summer through autumn. Its compact, tufted growth habit produces slender, branched stems adorned with delicate pink, light pink, and blush star-shaped flowers that resemble fluttering butterflies. Perfect for borders, pathway edges, or container gardening, this variety brings a soft elegance and vibrant charm to any setting. With excellent drought tolerance and ease of growth, ‘Emmeline Pink Bouquet’ is a favorite among gardeners seeking reliable, long-lasting blooms.

Key Features:

• Flowering Time: June to October.
• Flower Size: Small, star-shaped blooms approximately 1 cm in size.
• Color: Shades of pink, light pink, and blush.
• Height & Spread: Grows to 40 cm tall and 40 cm wide.
• Foliage: Medium-green, deciduous foliage.
• Bee-Friendly: Attracts pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to any garden.
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing, flowering from a young age.
• Drought Tolerance: Robust and thrives in well-drained, sunlit locations.
• Winter Hardiness Zones: Z6 - Z9
  

Uses:

• Borders & Pathways: Adds lightness and grace to herbaceous borders and pathways.
• Companion Planting: Pairs beautifully with roses, abelias, catmints, scabious, and other perennials.
• Container Gardening: Thrives in pots and containers, perfect for patios and balconies.
• Cut Flowers: The delicate blooms are ideal for floral arrangements.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Germination takes 21–60 days at 20–25°C. This seed has a naturally lower germination %, not all seeds will germinate, this is normal for this Genus.
  
• Planting: Transplant seedlings into 8 cm pots once large enough to handle. Acclimatize plants before planting outdoors after the last frost. Space plants 45 cm apart.
• Soil & Light: Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered location. Water well until established, then requires minimal watering.
• Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage additional blooms.
• Winter Care: Protect in colder regions and remove spent foliage as new growth emerges.

Scientific Information:

• Botanical Name: Gaura lindheimeri ‘Emmeline Pink Bouquet’
• Family: Onagraceae
• Origin: Cultivar or hybrid

‘Emmeline Pink Bouquet’ offers charm, reliability, and resilience, making it a must-have for any garden or patio display.