Bantam® Iris Pink - Gaura

Bantam® Iris Pink is a named gaura selection with vibrant pink flowers carried above dense, mounding foliage. The compact habit fits sunny perennial beds and containers, while the flowers bring color through summer and into fall. ## Garden Use Plan for 12 to 16 inches tall and about 18 to 20 inches wide. [Monrovia’s exact selection profile](https://www.monrovia.com/bantamr-iris-pink-guara.html) lists USDA Zones 6 through 9, summer-to-fall flowering, and pollinator interest. [Green Thumb Nurseries](https://greenthumbwholesale.com/products/gaura-bantam-pink) notes that the shell-pink flowers fade toward white and are held above a low foliage mound. ## Growing Conditions Give this gaura full sun and average to enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply through its first growing season; once established, it tolerates moderate drought. The airy stems work well among sturdier perennials or as a fine-textured container accent. ## Maintenance Cut back old stems before new spring growth begins. Remove spent flower stalks when continued bloom is desired, and keep the crown undisturbed during late winter when it may be difficult to see. In containers, monitor moisture more closely than in garden beds.