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If you’re searching for gaura NZ, you’re likely after that romantic, butterfly-like form and easy-care beauty that makes Gaura a staple in New Zealand gardens. Gaura, also known as bee blossom, is adored for its wispy stems, delicate blooms, and ability to flower reliably from late spring right through autumn. In New Zealand’s climate, gaura adds movement and soft texture to both traditional and contemporary garden designs, perfect for low-maintenance beds, borders, and even containers. This page is your guide to the best gaura varieties, their uses, and tips on growing these adaptable perennials in our unique conditions.

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged with cream. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and texture while suppressing weeds and covering bare ground.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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Gaura 'Emmeline White'

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Gaura 'Emmeline White' is a compact perennial prized for its elegant white flowers that bloom continuously from spring through autumn. Its graceful, airy habit and long flowering season make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and modern landscape designs throughout New Zealand.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
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Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' plant with red flowers and olive-green foliage.
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Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' is a compact and hardy NZ native shrub renowned for its vibrant red flowers that burst into colour during summer. Its...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

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Coprosma 'Poor Knights' (Taupata)

Coprosma 'Poor Knights' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy lime green foliage and compact rounded habit. This NZ native selection...

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Phormium 'Veneer'

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Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka)

Libocedrus plumosa, commonly known as Kawaka, is a majestic NZ native conifer valued for its graceful, feathery foliage and elegant pyramidal form...

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Ginkgo 'Ming Princess'

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Pink and white flowers on Gaura Red Monarch with lush, green foliage.
Gaura 'Red Monarch'

Gaura 'Red Monarch' is a compact, clump-forming perennial known for its striking deep red to burgundy foliage and graceful, butterfly-like pink...

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Gaura So White with masses of white flowers.
Gaura 'So White'

Gaura 'So White' (White Gaura) is a compact perennial admired for its masses of pure white flowers that float above slender stems from spring through...

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Gaura Rainbow Petite plant with colourful foliage and flowers.
Gaura 'Rainbow Petite'

Gaura 'Rainbow Petite' is a compact perennial prized for its variegated foliage and masses of delicate pink and white flowers that bloom from spring...

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Gaura Lillipop Blush plant with rose-pink flowers and lush, green foliage.
Gaura 'Lillipop Blush'

Gaura 'Lillipop Blush' is a compact evergreen perennial valued for its masses of soft blush pink flowers that dance above airy stems from spring...

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Gaura 'Sparkle White'

Gaura 'Sparkle White' is a compact perennial prized for its profusion of crisp white flowers that bloom continuously from spring through autumn. Its...

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Gaura Alba'

Gaura 'Alba' is a graceful perennial renowned for its masses of pure white flowers that flutter above slender stems from spring through autumn. Its...

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Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Why Choose Gaura for Your New Zealand Garden?

Gaura is a well-loved perennial for its resilience and continuous display. The fine stems are topped with airy flowers that flutter in the breeze, creating a whimsical effect. Gaura thrives in a variety of conditions, handling both full sun and light shade, and is well-suited to our changing NZ weather. Drought-tolerant once established, gaura is the ideal choice for low-input, waterwise gardens, and is widely used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Stunning Gaura Varieties for NZ Gardens

When you’re considering which gaura NZ options to add to your landscape, you’ll find a wonderful selection of colours and heights:

Tips for Planting and Caring for Gaura in New Zealand

Gaura is as forgiving as it is beautiful. For best results, plant in free-draining soil and a sunny to lightly shaded spot. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils by amending beds with compost or grit. Space plants at least 30 to 45 cm apart to allow for airflow and the naturally arching habit. Although drought-tolerant, gaura appreciates regular watering in its first season and during dry spells. Snip off spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming and keep plants tidy.

Gaura may die back in colder regions over winter but will reliably regrow in spring. Every two or three years, divide clumps in early spring to reinvigorate and maintain vigorous growth.

Where to Buy Gaura NZ-Wide

Whether you’re landscaping a new garden or refreshing an existing bed, gaura is an easy choice for NZ garden enthusiasts. Explore the best varieties including Gaura 'Red Monarch', Gaura Sparkle White, Gaura Rainbow Petite, Gaura Steffi Blush Pink, and Gaura 'The Bride' to find your garden’s perfect match.

Bring effortless beauty and pollinator-friendly charm to your outdoor space with gaura – one of New Zealand’s most enchanting perennial choices.


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