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gaura plant varieties

If you're searching for gaura plant varieties to enhance your New Zealand garden, you've come to the right place. Gaura plants are renowned for their delicate, butterfly-like flowers and graceful stems, adding movement and colour throughout the growing season. Whether you want soft whites or vibrant pinks, gaura plant varieties offer options for every style and space. This guide spotlights some of the most popular types available and gives tips for choosing the perfect gaura for your border, container, or wildflower garden.

Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a large rosette of broad green leaves edged with creamy yellow, creating dramatic colour and structure throughout the year.

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From $15.95

Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate

Plant type: Succulents

Height: 1.50 m

Spread: 2.00 m

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Pool areas

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern

Gaura 'Emmeline White'

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.

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From $24.77

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

What Makes Gaura Plant Varieties Special?

Gaura (also known as wand flower or bee blossom) is prized for its airy, long-lasting blooms, resilience to drought, and easy care. Different gaura plant varieties can bring subtle differences in flower colour, size, and growth habit, making them an excellent choice for both formal and cottage gardens. Most gaura varieties flourish in full sun and well-drained soils, excelling even in the challenging conditions of New Zealand summers.

Top Gaura Plant Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

When it comes to gaura plant varieties, you'll find a diverse palette of pastel shades and bold hues. Here are some of our favourite selections:

Sparkling White Blooms

For classic elegance, Gaura Sparkle White stands out. This variety features pure white flowers that shimmer in the breeze, creating a fresh, simple backdrop to accentuate richer colours in your garden. It's ideal for borders or as a softening feature in mixed planting schemes.

Compact and Refined Forms

If you're looking for a neat, compact gaura, explore Gaura Emmeline White. With a tight growth habit and profuse white blooms, this variety is superb for containers, smaller spaces, or edging. Its tidy form keeps garden beds looking well-manicured all season.

Subtle Blush Tones

For a hint of colour, Gaura Steffi Blush Pink provides soft blush pink flowers on slender stems. It’s perfect for gardeners seeking a gentle transition between whites and stronger pinks. The delicate florets contribute a romantic feel to perennial borders.

Vibrant Rose Shades

Want to make a statement? Gaura Steffi Dark Rose offers rich, deep rose tones that draw the eye. Its flowers appear almost continuously from spring into autumn, and the dark colouring adds contrast among lighter perennials.

Ballerina-like Beauty

For whimsical charm, Gaura Pink Ballerina delivers dainty, ballet-inspired blooms in a lively shade of pink. This variety is suited to pollinator-friendly planting schemes and wildflower borders, bringing movement and life to the garden.

How to Use Gaura Plant Varieties in Your Garden

Gaura plant varieties excel as fillers for sunny borders, accents in cottage gardens, or companions in mixed perennial beds. Their airy form pairs beautifully with grasses and other drought-tolerant plants. Try planting several varieties together for a tapestry of colour, or mass multiple plants for a dramatic, meadow-inspired effect.

Explore Our Full Range of Gaura Plant Varieties

Ready to add gaura's elegance and resilience to your garden? Browse through our range of gaura plant varieties, from shimmering whites to bold pinks. With options like Gaura Sparkle White, Gaura Emmeline White, Gaura Steffi Blush Pink, Gaura Steffi Dark Rose, and Gaura Pink Ballerina, there’s a perfect gaura plant for every corner and every gardener.

Discover the beauty and versatility of gaura plant varieties today—and bring effortless colour to your landscape year after year.

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gaura plant varieties

Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Gaura 'Emmeline White'

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