Gaura lindheimeri ’Rosy Shimmers’ is a particularly lovely gaura. It has an upright, bushy habit, lance-shaped, red-pink leaves and pale pink flowers with a darker pink stripe down the centre of each petal. The flowers waft on delicate stems like wands. It’s perfect for using to fit gaps in the ornamental border, and makes a wonderful cut flower.
For best results grow Gaura lindheimeri ’Rosy Shimmers’ in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun.
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Gaura ‘Rosy shimmers’ and wildlife
Gaura ‘Rosy shimmers’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Gaura ‘Rosy shimmers’ poisonous?
Gaura ‘Rosy shimmers’ has no toxic effects reported.