Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies': lightness and elegance in the garden
Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies', also known as Lindheimer's Buttercup, is a fascinating perennial that delights many garden lovers with its delicate, butterfly-like flowers and airy growth habit. This plant originates from the prairie regions of North America and brings a unique lightness and elegance to any garden.
Characteristics and appearance of Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies'
'Whirling Butterflies' is characterised by its slender, upright growth habit, which can reach heights of around 80 to 100 centimetres. The filigree, lanceolate leaves form an attractive contrast to the numerous delicate inflorescences that dance above the foliage like floating butterflies. The flowers are white or pale pink in colour and appear from June to October, providing a long flowering period and continuously attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Location and care of Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies'
This perennial prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat and is therefore particularly suitable for sunny borders, rock gardens or semi-natural plantings. Gaura lindheimerii requires little care and should only be cut back in spring to promote the growth of new flowers and keep the plant compact.
Creative combinations: Planting partners for Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies'
Whirling Butterflies' harmonises wonderfully with a variety of other perennials and shrubs and can be used to create a varied garden landscape. It looks particularly attractive in combination with low-growing companions such as lavender (Lavandula), stonecrop (Sedum) or lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis). These plants not only complement each other in terms of height and texture, but also offer a wide range of colours that perfectly accentuate the delicate flowers of Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies'.
For a naturalised garden, you can combine 'Whirling Butterflies' with wildflowers such as coneflowers (Echinacea), coreopsis or scabiosa (Centaurea scabiosa). These robust plants not only attract pollinating insects, but also give the garden a natural and lively look.
Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies' - A magical addition to any garden
Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies' is a versatile perennial that impresses with its long flowering period, easy-care nature and delicate beauty. Whether planted as a solitary plant, in groups or in combination with other perennials, this plant adds a graceful lightness to any garden and attracts admiring glances. Discover the many ways in which Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies' can enrich your garden and be enchanted by its grace and elegance.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
Name
| Botanical name: |
Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies' |
| Colloquial name: |
Lindheimer's beeblossom |
Growth
| Growth form: |
bushy upright growth |
| Max. growing height: |
80 - 100 cm |
| Growth: |
fast growing |
Leaf
| Foliage: |
lanceolate, matt |
| Leaves: |
decidous |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: |
crupped |
| Flowering period: |
june to october |
| Flower color: |
white |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: |
normal garden soil, well drained |
| Location: |
full sun |
| Flowering period: |
all year round |
| Requirement: |
6 - 8 plants per m² |
| Use for: |
bed, open space, border, cut flowers, bee pasture, farmer's garden |
| Ships as: |
as pot plant |
| Hardiness: |
no |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Intragarten GmbH
Genhülsen 216
Nordrhein-Westfalen
41179 Mönchengladbach, Deutschland
sales@intragarten.de
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planting instructions
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