Perennial

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’

Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies'
Loved by Pollinators Hardiness H4

White butterfly-like flowers open from pink buds along the tall airy stems of Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’. Reaching around 1 metre, this graceful perennial flowers for months and combines especially well with grasses in sunny, free-draining borders.

SKU: GAUR-9-Y

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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Growth Habit
Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−10 to −5 °C) Hardy in most of Ireland
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • Generally disease-free
  • Generally pest-free
  • Loved By Pollinators

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ Description

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’, now classified as Oenothera lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’, forms an elegant upright clump with narrow green leaves and long branching flower stems. White four-petalled blooms open from pink-flushed buds from early summer into autumn, appearing to hover above neighbouring plants. Mature clumps generally reach 90cm to 1.2 metres high and work well in prairie-style borders, gravel gardens and informal cottage planting. Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, sharply drained soil. It withstands dry summer conditions once established but is vulnerable to cold, saturated ground during wet Irish winters. Avoid moving established plants because of the deep taproot. Trim by around one-third if stems become loose in midsummer, then cut back fully in spring.

Planting Guide for Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’

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Care guide for Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’

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