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GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
White flowers with a hint of pink
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. Oenothera lindheimeri. Wildlife plant - insects. Flowers open at dawn -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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White
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PaniclesLoose panicles 20-60cm (8-24in) long
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Star-shapedIrregularly star-shaped 2.5cm (1in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
60cm (24in)) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Bushy, clump-forming perennial. Slender stems with spoon-shaped to lance-shaped, toothed leaves 2.5-8cm (1-3in) long.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in))
60cm (24in)
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