Gaura are deservedly popular perennials grown world wide because they are so easy to grow. ‘Lillipop™ soda Pop’ grows equally well in sunny gardens, garden pots and larger baskets. The flowers which are borne in abundance in spring, summer and autumn dance in any wind that blows, a truly delightful effect. The attractive flowers are pure white and the foliage a fresh green. Excellent in containers or sunny garden borders. Wands of butterfly like flowers appear for months on end and wave in the wind from late spring till autumn. Easy to grow in sunny areas. ‘Lillipop™ soda Pop’ is a flowering perennial suitable for Australasian gardens with little need of care once established.
Origin
Gaura come to us from the plains of North America. Gaura lindheimeri, one parent of this plant, is native from Louisiana to Texas. Gaura coccinea, the other parent is native from South Dakota to Mexico. Breeding between these two species was done over several years by Edward Bunker at Redland Bay in Queensland.
Uses
Flower borders in full sun where a touch of dainty pink brings the garden to life. Pots to use around patios, on terraces and barbeque areas are some of the best uses. Baskets, as long as they can be watered and not dry out.
Care
Basic care for Gaura will give you several years of pleasure from your ‘Lillipop™ soda Pop’. After planting in your well draining fertile garden bed, mulch around the plant and water it in. Very little water is needed from then on once it is established. Several months after the plant has flowered it will look begin to look shabby and will need a prune back to encourage more flower to develop. Take all the top growth off leaving the crown. Apply a balanced fertilizer for a healthy plant.