Gaura lindheimeri (Whirling butterflies) 'Whirling Butterflies'
A graceful perennial that brings movement and charm to borders with its delicate, butterfly like flowers dancing on slender stems from early summer through autumn. The airy blooms open white or pink, fading to soft rose as they age, creating a lovely two tone effect. Drought tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny spots with well drained soil, its wispy form blending beautifully with grasses and other cottage garden plants. The long flowering season and low maintenance nature make it perfect for adding effortless elegance to garden designs, while its resistance to heat and humidity ensures reliable performance throughout the seasons. (Note: I've written "butterfly like" as two words to avoid the hyphen. Let me know if you'd prefer alternative phrasing.)
Family of Trees: Onagraceae
Habit: Herbaceous Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -10°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic
Flowers or Berries: Pink/White Butterfly-like Flowers
Hardiness: H4 (Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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