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SKU
b502
GAURA LINDHEIMERI
b502 (Gaura lindheimeri)
Delicate wild plant from North America that likes to flowr profusely. Prefers sunny, dry locations with poor soil. Grows to ca 1 m in height with plenty of star-shaped, but short lived, white and pink flowers.
Lifespan: short lived herbaceous plant
Comment: cut flower, good for pollinators
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Seed spacing between the row: 30 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 40 cm
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.