Gaura Whirling Butterflies is a soft, airy perennial that produces clouds of delicate white, butterfly like flowers from early summer right through to autumn. The blooms flutter on slender stems above a loose rosette of foliage, adding gentle height, movement and a naturalistic feel to borders. It fits beautifully into cottage gardens, prairie style planting and relaxed mixed borders, blending easily with grasses and other light, flowing perennials. Pollinators visit the open flowers throughout the season, and the plant returns reliably each year.
Sunlight position:
Full sun
Eventual height and spread:
Height 60 cm, Spread 45 cm
Soil type:
Well drained soil
This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once planted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm growers pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away, water gently, and place it in a bright, sheltered spot for a short time while it settles. Plant out or pot on as soon as possible, keeping the soil moist while the roots establish. Once settled, it will grow into a healthy, long lasting perennial for your garden.
