Passionate Blush is a compact Gaura that is adorned with red stems and buds that unfurl to reveal stunning white and pink flowers. These flowers are held on shorter, sturdy stems and provide a splash of color in gardens for a long time. In addition to its beautiful blooms, Passionate Blush boasts attractive foliage with red-tipped leaves that eventually turn a solid green.
Common Names: beeblossom
Gaura Companion Plants: Grasses, Iris, Nepeta, Sedum
Passionate Blush Gaura Plant Care: Trimming the spent flower heads in mid-summer will ensure a longer bloom period. Gaura plants tolerate urban pollution, heat and humidity, and a wide range of soils, from well-drained, fertile ones to dry and acidic. The do not however like heavy, wet soil. Plants can be cut back to 8 inches after the first hard frost.
