Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies'
A flight of floral butterflies
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Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies'
- Delicate white butterfly-shaped flowers which open from pink buds at the top of tall, airy stems - looks like a flight of butterflies
- Flowers right from June to September
- These tall, upright perennials are deceptively tough, with no pest or disease issues and excellent heat and drought tolerance
- Ideal as part of a cottage, prairie or wildflower planting scheme, in beds, biorders or containers
- Suitable for cutting
- Awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status - not only looks like butterflies, it attracts them too!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' is highly suitable for 30 cm pots, enjoying full sun and warm temperatures up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' holds an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in colder regions.
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