Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gaura hybrida Confetti Pink Butterfly Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Rounded
Description:
Hardy popular perennial that is easy to grow. Grows well in sunny gardens and containers. Butterfly-like pink flowers are borne in mass throughout the warmer months completely covering the plant. Red foliage matures to green. A beautiful effect like lots of butterflies swaying in the wind is achieved. Once established minimal care is required . Grows 30-40cm H x 30-40cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun TBA
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Onagraceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: TBA
Drought: TBA
Frost: TBA
Wind: TBA