GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Gaura lindheimeri
CommonName: Gaura, Wand Flower
Hardiness Zone: 6a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-10°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Hummingbirds
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
Height: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Width: 16 - 20" (41 - 51cm)
Exposure: Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 68-73°F (20-23°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Low to moderate
Fertilization: 75-100 ppm N when roots become visible; increase to 150-200 ppm N as roots develop
Pinching: Yes, 7 days before transplanting.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 56 to 61°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 9,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
Fertilization: Maintain constant fertilization at 175 to 225 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant: Recommended
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Botrytis
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 10-13 wks Rooted: 7-10 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 12-15 wks, 2-3 ppp Rooted: 9-12 wks, 2-3 ppp
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 14-16 wks, 3-5 ppp Rooted: 11-13 wks, 3-5 ppp
Bloom Months: April to September