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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 8, 2012
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    If they look healthy but will not bloom, then your soil may have too much nitrogen and not enough phosphorus. Lots of nitrogen will produce healthy foliage growth but little to no blooms. Phosphorus is responsible for blooming, so add a phosphorus rich fertilizer to the plant or add some bone meal in around the soil to help promote flowering.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 27, 2015
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    This plant would do well with a ring support placed around it.
    You can purchase them in most garden centers.

    You certainly can trim away the flowers that are falling into the walkway without harming the plant.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 5, 2015
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    It is oftentimes propagated by rhizome cuttings or seed. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 30, 2015
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    You can try adding a boost of Phosphorous to encourage blooming.
    Bone Meal is a good way to do this.

    Since the Pink Fountain Gaura is a hybrid, it is feasible that it could revert to a variety that it is cross pollinated with.

    It does happen in some plants.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 19, 2016
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    I would urge you contact your local Country Extension Office.
    They will have some suggestions on how to control invasive plants in your exact region.
    It is also good to report invasive plants to your local office.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 23, 2016
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    The Gaura plant is winter hardy in zones 6 and higher and marginally hardy in zone 5. Middlebury is zone 4b, so yes, Gaura would most likely only grow as an annual in your climate. Here is more about them:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 10, 2017
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    Yes, Gaura will self seed.

    This article will refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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