Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom

Deep Rose Blooms
Airy Garden Texture
Long Season Color

Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom

Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom is a compact, long-blooming gaura with airy stems, deep rose flowers, and a soft, meadow-inspired look. Its graceful texture brings pollinator-friendly color to sunny borders, cottage gardens, mixed perennial beds, and patio containers.

Why choose Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom?

Choose Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom for rich flower color on a refined, compact plant. The rose-pink blooms appear along slender stems that sway lightly in the breeze, creating movement without a heavy or formal look. Its long bloom season makes it especially useful for summer color, while the airy habit pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, salvia, coneflowers, sedum, and other sun-loving perennials. It is also a strong choice for containers where a light, flowering texture is desired.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Oenothera lindheimeri ‘Steffi Dark Rose’
Common Name: Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom, Gaura, Wandflower
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Habit: Compact, upright to airy, clump-forming

Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom Additional Information

Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom produces slender flowering stems lined with deep rose, butterfly-like blooms that typically begin in late spring or early summer and continue into fall with favorable conditions. The flowers open along wiry stems above narrow green foliage, giving the plant a light, floating appearance that blends easily into informal borders and pollinator plantings. Bees, butterflies, and other nectar-seeking visitors are often drawn to the open, long-season flowers.

This plant is generally grown as a herbaceous perennial in suitable climates and may be treated as a high-impact seasonal plant in colder or wetter winter areas. It performs best with excellent drainage, especially through winter, and tends to flower well in average garden soil rather than overly rich conditions. Use it near the front or middle of sunny beds, in rock garden-style plantings, along walkways, or in mixed containers. Trim spent stems as needed to refresh the plant and encourage a neat appearance.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom in full sun to light part sun with well-drained soil. Set the crown level with the surrounding soil, and use raised beds or containers where drainage needs improvement.

2. Watering: Water regularly after planting to help roots establish. Once settled in, provide moisture during extended dry spells, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.

3. Mulching: Apply a light layer of mulch to reduce weeds and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch slightly away from the crown so air can move freely around the base.

4. Pruning: Remove faded flower stems to maintain a clean look and encourage continued bloom. Cut back winter-worn growth in early spring as new shoots begin to emerge.

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FAQs

How big does Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom get?
Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom is a compact gaura, commonly growing about 18 to 24 inches tall in bloom with a spread around 12 to 18 inches, depending on light, soil, and climate.
Does Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom need full sun?
Yes. Full sun supports the strongest flowering, richest color, and most compact growth. It can also grow in bright part sun, especially where summer afternoon heat is intense.
When does Steffi Dark Rose Beeblossom bloom?
It typically blooms from late spring or early summer into fall, producing deep rose flowers on airy stems. Light trimming of spent stems can help keep the plant fresh.

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Full Sun
Flowering
Lush Foliage

Mature Height	1' - 3'
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Gaura lindheimeri
Bloom Time	Early Fall, Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Onagraceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#1 Container

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Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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