Steffi Dark Rose Gaura | Gaura lindheimeri ‘Steffi Dark Rose’ | Dark Rose Wandflower | Gaura ‘Steffi Dark Rose’ Steffi Dark Rose Gaura is an elegant, sun-loving herbaceous perennial prized for its spectacular, continuous profusion of vibrant, deep rose-pink flowers that flutter like miniature butterflies along airy, wiry stems above neat, compact mounds of attractive, dark burgundy-tinted foliage. This exceptionally tough, heat-tolerant selection is known for its remarkable, long-lasting bloom time from early summer all the way until the first frost and its sturdy, well-branched habit that refuses to flop. Its nectar-rich blossoms are an absolute magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller and filler for sunny landscape borders, rock gardens, and mixed patio containers. With its bold, vibrant color and reliable performance through challenging, dry conditions, Steffi Dark Rose offers an extraordinary display of graceful, airy texture with exceptionally straightforward care. Growing Steffi Dark Rose Gaura Light: Full sun; thrives in bright, direct sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours per day) to produce the most abundant blooms, the strongest stems, and maintain a tight, compact form. Too much shade will cause the plant to become leggy and significantly reduce flowering. Soil: Light, sandy, or gravelly, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to poor, rocky soils as long as drainage is excellent. It features a deep taproot and is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged clay, especially during the cold, wet winter months. Water: Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then allow the top few inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once mature and strongly dislikes consistently wet feet. Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Leave the structural stems standing through winter for visual interest, then prune the entire plant hard (cutting back to just above the basal growth) in early spring just before new growth emerges. Lightly shear the plant back in mid-summer if it becomes unwieldy to encourage a fresh, dense flush of foliage and a renewed wave of blooms. Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant. Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–9; exceptionally cold-hardy and reliable across a wide range of climates provided it has excellent winter drainage. Shipping Info Steffi Dark Rose Gaura plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
