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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 16, 2017
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    Depending on the variety that you are growing, I believe this is a normal color pattern for the leaves on your plant.

    Check the plant for any signs of pests or spots or marks on the leaves.

    If this is a new planting, make sure your are adequately watering. Once established they are generally quite drought tolerant.
    A new planting needs time to send the tap root deep into the soil.

    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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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 19, 2017
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    Gaura is hardy in zones 5-10.
    Zone 5 is temperatures to -20 degrees F.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2017
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    In times of intense heat, many plants will go semi-dormant, allowing their leaves to roll or fold up, to conserve moisture. Try trimming back all that excess foliage and dried leaves, and let the green leaves on the basal area keep things going.
    There are several pests and diseases that attack gaura. Aphids, leaf miners, spider mites and whiteflies are the most prevalent pests. Of these insect pests, aphids occur the most frequently and can often be observed feeding on the growing tips of the newest shoots.
    The primary diseases which infect whirling butterflies are Botrytis, Phytopthora, Pythium and Rhizoctonia. Other diseases growers may observe on occasion are downy mildew, powdery mildew and rust. Under cool growing conditions, dark-colored purple spots may develop on the foliage. This spotting is a physiological response (not disease related) and will lessen and disappear with warmer temperatures.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 27, 2017
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    Guara should be divided in the spring, just as the new growth is starting.

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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 27, 2017
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    It isn't completely necessary, however they flower on new growth, so it will not hurt them to do so either. You can prune back in fall, or winter when they go dormant.

    Here is an article for more information on these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 31, 2017
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    Many people find that it tends to grow better the next season when it gets cut back. It will be fine to leave it, but for the best results it is safe to cut it back.

    Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 2, 2017
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    Many people prefer this way of pruning. This will make the plant grow back more full. Here is an article that will give you some more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gaura/growing-gaura-plants.htm

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