- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
Variety Info
Family: Onagraceae
Native: Southeastern Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico
Hardiness: Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer to fall
Plant Dimensions: 36"–48" tall
Variety Info: 1/2"–1" white flowers with light pink centers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in the fall for spring germination. Seeds require a few weeks of cooler weather before germination.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Start in late summer for winter bloom.
Days to Emerge: 14 – 30 Days
Seed Depth: Surface to 1/8"
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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- Naomi P.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars3/20/26disappointing germination rate
Out of around 20 seeds, I only ended up with 3 gaura seedlings. I've been really disappointed with the germination rates I've gotten with seeds I've purchased from BI this year. I bought new seeds from a different brand and those were much more successful.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/24/26Hey Naomi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lisa B.Rated 2 out of 5 stars3/17/26a bit disappointed
I have been wanting to grow gaura for a long time and was delighted to find seeds at a local garden center. Unfortunately, there were only 19 seeds in the envelope so not much to work with. I should have winter sowed them along with most of the rest of my seeds but I direct sowed them instead and they dried out in our windy weather. I'm determined to grow these beautiful flowers so I'll pick up another pack. Maybe there will be more seeds in that one.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/23/26Hey Lisa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sandra G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/12/26It's a little early but we have some sprouts.
Easy to germinate. Slow grower. It has germinated. Can't wait to see it in the garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Sandra,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our White Gaura Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that you're already seeing those little sprouts coming up! Gaura can be a slower grower at first, but once they get established, they're such beautiful and graceful additions to any garden. We're so excited for you to see how stunning they'll look once they mature and start dancing in the breeze! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- SarahRated 3 out of 5 stars2/1/26Seed Amount
Just a bit confused about the amount of seeds in my packet. The listing says 1.0 gram aprox 72 seeds and the packet says 350mg and there were 30 seeds in the packet. I was under the impression I was getting the listed amount but maybe I misunderstood something?
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/2/26Hey Sarah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Wendy F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/1/25Can't wait to plant these
I was looking for something almost fairy-like, and I think these guara seeds fit the bill. We'll see what happens come spring.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/1/25Hey Wendy,
Thank you so much for choosing our White Gaura Seeds! We absolutely love that you're looking for something fairy-like - that description is so perfect for gaura with their delicate, dancing white blooms that flutter in the breeze like little butterflies! We hope these create exactly the magical garden effect you're envisioning. Spring can't come soon enough! Please let us know how they turn out for you. Thanks for sharing your excitement with us. Keep on growing 🌻️