Gaura lindh. 'Whirling Butterflies' - PLUG/CELGROWN 100 CEL TRAY
Gaura lindh. 'Whirling Butterflies' - PLUG/CELGROWN 100 CEL TRAY
Description
The White gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' (Gaura lindheimeri) is an upright, loose perennial that forms white flowers arranged in panicles from July to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The White gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' is well tolerant of frost.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies'.
Bulletpoints
* Cut flower
* very beautiful in a tub
leaves
The deciduous leaves of the White gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' are medium green, lanceolate.
Frost hardiness
The White gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Upright, loose.
Water
This plant has a low water requirement.
Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.
Soil
Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.
Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.
Planting partner
The White gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' sets beautiful accents together with:
Verbena, Beardwort, Tubular Indian Nettle.
Tasks
- Cut back: In the period from September to October.
Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture.
Flower
Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' forms white flowers arranged in panicles from July.
Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, rose garden

- Article number700
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EAN codeGALWBUTT-2PLUG100
- Latin nameGaura lindh. 'Whirling Butterflies'
- catalogLandscape shop