Oenothera lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (was Gaura) (gaura 'Siskiyou Pink') is a member of the Onagraceae family. This perennial exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterised by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy (average winter [-10 to -5ºc]) and is hardy throughout most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude, and in central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens, with plants in pots being more vulnerable.
When fully mature, Oenothera lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (was Gaura) can reach an ultimate height of 1–1.5 m and a spread of 0.5–1 m. For optimal growth, it prefers an east–facing, north–facing, south–facing, or west–facing aspect and an exposed or sheltered position. It thrives best in chalk, loam, or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun.
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