Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gaura lindheimeri Karalee Petite Butterfly Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
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. A beautiful effect like lots of butterflies swaying in the wind is achieved. Once established minimal care is required . Grows 30cm-45cm tall x 40cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Onagraceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Burgundy, Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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