Do gaura whirling butterflies spread?
Unlike the species, ‘Whirling Butterflies’ doesn’t self-seed. Division is not necessary and resented by the plant because Gaura grows from a thick taproot. Whirling Butterflies has white flowers and hints of pink on taller stems. Many unnamed, wild gauras have tall bloom spikes as well. In its natural setting, gaura is known for readily reseeding itself and spreading.Gaura blooms all summer long producing graceful wands of nectar-rich white, pink, or bi-colored flowers that butterflies love. The deer-resistant plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall. Gaura makes an excellent container plant, too.Whirling Butterflies has white flowers and hints of pink on taller stems. Many unnamed, wild gauras have tall bloom spikes as well. In its natural setting, gaura is known for readily reseeding itself and spreading.Bees are the primary pollinators for Gaura flowers. Their fuzzy bodies collect pollen as they navigate the delicate blooms, effectively transferring it from one flower to another. Butterflies are also drawn to these flowers, captivated by their vibrant colors and unique shapes.
When to cut back gaura whirling butterflies?
In early spring, cut back the plants to about 15cm (6in) from the ground, and divide congested clumps every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour. Please be aware that purplish-brown spotting can appear on gauras at certain times of the year and/or certain times in the plant’s life cycle. Gaura does well in sandy, loamy, well-draining soil, but it will tolerate poor soil as well. Avoid excessive aged manure and minimize fertilizer, as these can cause plants to flop over. Poor drainage can result in root rot; the plant may not survive wet soil in winter.Are gauras winter hardy? Unfortunately, Gaura lindheimeri is not fully hardy. Temperatures below -10 °C and too much moisture can cause irreversible damage to the root ball. To ensure your gaura survives the winter, cut it back to 10 cm above the ground in autumn and cover the top with plenty of brushwood and leaves.Yes, all the gaura we sell are herbaceous perennials, meaning they die down in winter and come back into growth in spring. Do you cut back gaura? This is best done in spring, though autumn is also fine (you will just miss out on the cool season foliage colour; see ‘Pruning and Deadheading’ section above).Succulents: In a xeriscape or drought-tolerant garden, Gaura pairs well with succulents like Sedum, Echeveria, or Agave. Herbs: Consider planting Gaura in a pollinator-friendly herb garden, where it can complement plants like Lavender, Sage, or Rosemary.
Should I cut back Gaura after flowering?
Grow gaura in moist but free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut back after flowering and divide large clumps in spring. Gaura will bloom adequately without deadheading. In mid-June or early July, cut back by 1/2 to 2/3.For the best chances of overwintering gaura, cut it back in autumn and apply a thick mulch of straw to protect it from frost, or lift the whole plant and overwinter it in a pot in a cold greenhouse. You can also take semi-ripe cuttings in summer to insure against winter losses.Yes, all the gaura we sell are herbaceous perennials, meaning they die down in winter and come back into growth in spring. Do you cut back gaura? This is best done in spring, though autumn is also fine (you will just miss out on the cool season foliage colour; see ‘Pruning and Deadheading’ section above).In early spring, cut back the plants to about 15cm (6in) from the ground, and divide congested clumps every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour. Please be aware that purplish-brown spotting can appear on gauras at certain times of the year and/or certain times in the plant’s life cycle.
Where is the best place to plant gaura?
Grow gaura in moist but free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. The plant everyone wants right now… Gaura has been AMAZING this year and it’s all been grown from seed! Yes it does get this big in a year) You still have time to take cuttings if you haven’t yet and they root so easily in water!