Gaura 'Monarch Pink'

Gaura 'Monarch Pink': A Drift of Blush in Constant Motion
Graceful and ethereal, Gaura 'Monarch Pink' floats through the garden with a soft blush of pink, its butterfly-like flowers appearing in delicate succession from early summer until frost. Each bloom flutters on slender, wiry stems above a neat mound of foliage, creating a sense of effortless movement and lightness. Bred for compactness and prolific flowering, Monarch Pink brings refined elegance to sunny borders, containers, and meadow-inspired designs.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a bushy, upright mound
• Flower Colour: Soft pink, four-petaled blooms with a hint of white at the base
• Flowering Period: Early summer to frost
• Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with occasional reddish tones
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to sandy soil; drought-tolerant once established

Uses and Benefits: Gaura 'Monarch Pink' is ideal for adding lightness and movement to perennial borders, gravel gardens, and containers. Its continuous bloom and airy texture make it a perfect filler among more structural perennials. A favourite of bees and butterflies, it also offers extended nectar availability deep into the growing season. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in challenging, sun-drenched areas while requiring little care.

Companion Plants: Pair Gaura 'Monarch Pink' with Lavandula 'Munstead', whose dense violet spires and silver foliage provide fragrant contrast and a tidy counterpoint to Gaura’s airy form. Add Coreopsis 'Moonbeam', whose soft yellow blooms offer a pastel harmony and extended summer flowering. Finish the composition with Festuca 'Cool As Ice', whose fine-textured blue foliage enhances the sense of movement while cooling the palette.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only occasionally, as Monarch Pink thrives in dry conditions. Deadhead to encourage repeat blooming, though it often blooms continuously with little intervention. Cut back in early spring to encourage compact, bushy growth. Avoid overly rich soil, which can lead to legginess.

History: Derived from Gaura lindheimeri, a North American prairie native, 'Monarch Pink' was bred for improved garden performance—specifically its compact habit, longer bloom time, and soft pink flower colour. Retaining the species’ drought resistance and pollinator value, it brings prairie resilience into ornamental settings with a refined, floral flair.

Final Thoughts: Light, long-blooming, and full of movement, Gaura 'Monarch Pink' brings a gentle charm to every sunny space. Perfect for softening hard edges or weaving between more structured plantings, it delivers the poetry of a wildflower meadow in a perfectly manageable form. For gardeners seeking effortless elegance and season-long bloom, Monarch Pink is a whisper of prairie grace.