Gaura Belleza Dark Pink

The Belleza Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri) is a compact, bushy perennial known for its star-shaped flowers that resemble fluttering butterflies on wiry stems.

Thriving in the summer, it typically reaches 12 to 18 inches tall, features blooms in shades of deep pink or white, and highly tolerates heat, humidity, and drought.

Key Characteristics & Care: Growth Habit: It has a highly branched, upright, and compact habit, making it an excellent "thriller" for containers or as a filler in sunny borders.

Bloom Time & Color: Blooms repeatedly from late spring through fall. Popular varieties like 'Belleza Dark Pink' feature rich, rosy-pink flowers over contrasting dark burgundy stems.

Sun & Soil Needs: Requires full sun for the best flowering and thrives in average to poor, very well-drained soils. It is susceptible to root rot in heavy clay or overly moist conditions.

Hardiness & Wildlife: This North American native is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9 and returns annually in these climates. It is deer-resistant while actively attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.