Gaura 'Passionate Blush'

Gaura 'Passionate Blush': A Breeze of Pink with a Romantic Glow
Softly spirited and endlessly graceful, Gaura 'Passionate Blush' brings a flush of warm pink to the garden, with delicate blooms that sway like butterflies on slender, arching stems. Opening from deep pink buds, the flowers transition to lighter blush tones, creating a shimmering gradient that adds rhythm and romance to borders, containers, and naturalistic plantings. Compact and free-flowering, it offers long-lasting beauty from summer through frost—effortlessly blending charm with resilience.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–60 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a loose, upright clump
• Flower Colour: Rose-pink to blush, opening from deep pink buds
• Flowering Period: Early summer to frost
• Foliage: Narrow green leaves with red-tinged stems and flower buds
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to sandy soil; drought-tolerant once established

Uses and Benefits: Gaura 'Passionate Blush' is perfect for adding soft movement and a continuous flush of colour to sunny borders, pollinator plantings, and container displays. Its warm pink blooms harmonize beautifully with both bold and pastel palettes, and its airy form provides a textural counterpoint to more structured perennials. Bees and butterflies adore its nectar-rich flowers, while its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it a favourite in hot, dry climates.

Companion Plants: Pair Gaura 'Passionate Blush' with Coreopsis 'Curry Up', whose spicy yellow blooms bring vibrancy and warmth to complement Blush’s romantic hues. Add Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink', which echoes the colour tones while adding fragrance and fine-textured foliage. Complete the trio with Festuca 'Cool As Ice', whose cool blue blades provide contrast and visual calm beneath Passionate Blush’s airy pink clouds.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then sparingly; Gaura thrives in dry conditions once mature. Deadheading is optional—plants often bloom continuously without intervention. Cut back in early spring to refresh growth and encourage a bushier habit. Avoid rich, wet soils to maintain compactness and prevent root issues.

History: Gaura lindheimeri, the species behind 'Passionate Blush', is native to prairies and open woodlands of the southern United States. Known for its stamina and elegance, it has become a favourite in both naturalistic and contemporary gardens. 'Passionate Blush' is a cultivated selection bred for richer colour, improved branching, and a more compact form—ideal for today’s diverse landscapes.

Final Thoughts: With its dreamy pink blooms and endlessly blooming nature, Gaura 'Passionate Blush' brings movement, light, and softness to sunny garden spaces. Whether mingling with wildflowers or adding lift to a container, it offers the gentle joy of a summer breeze—romantic, resilient, and always in bloom.