Gaura 'Rosy Jane'

Gaura 'Rosy Jane': A Whirl of White Edged in Raspberry
Light as air and endlessly enchanting, Gaura 'Rosy Jane' brings a refined twist to the classic prairie perennial. Its butterfly-like blooms feature pure white petals delicately outlined in raspberry-pink, fluttering on slender stems that sway with every breeze. Blooming continuously from early summer to frost, this cultivar adds both motion and contrast to sunny borders, containers, and naturalistic plantings. Compact, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly, 'Rosy Jane' is a graceful performer with painterly charm.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–60 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a bushy, upright clump
• Flower Colour: White with raspberry-pink edges; four-petaled, butterfly-like form
• Flowering Period: Early summer to frost
• Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with reddish tinges on young growth
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or average soil; drought-tolerant once established

Uses and Benefits: Gaura 'Rosy Jane' is perfect for adding elegance and movement to pollinator gardens, cottage borders, and containers. Its bicolour blooms offer soft contrast against stronger hues and pair beautifully with both cool and warm-toned plantings. The nectar-rich flowers support bees and butterflies, while the airy habit adds a touch of wildness to structured designs. Highly heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s ideal for low-maintenance, sun-filled landscapes.

Companion Plants: Pair Gaura 'Rosy Jane' with Coreopsis 'Zesty Zinger', whose vivid pink blooms echo the raspberry edges of Rosy Jane and create a vibrant, pollinator-rich display. Add Lavandula 'Ellagance Snow' for fragrant, silvery texture and cooling contrast. Finish the scene with Festuca 'Blue Select', whose fine, blue foliage offers structural calm and harmonizes with Gaura’s delicate movement.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce frequency; Rosy Jane is highly drought-tolerant once established. Deadhead occasionally to tidy, though the plant often self-cleans. Cut back in early spring to encourage dense, fresh growth. Avoid rich soils to maintain a compact habit.

History: A standout cultivar of Gaura lindheimeri, 'Rosy Jane' was selected for its unique bicolour blooms and improved compact form. Native to the southern U.S., the species is prized for its resilience in heat and drought, while Rosy Jane adds a refined garden-ready palette and bushier growth for modern designs.

Final Thoughts: With petals kissed in pink and an airy form that dances in the wind, Gaura 'Rosy Jane' brings poetry to the summer garden. Whether mingling with wildflowers or softening a contemporary edge, it enchants with its motion, colour, and unfussy charm. A pollinator favourite and a gardener’s delight, this is a bloom that never stands still—and never fails to shine.