Gaura Lindheimera Baby Butterfly 'Dark Pink' P11(1L)

Lindheimer's Gaura Baby Butterfly 'Dark Pink' – the subtle charm of butterfly flowers

Lindheimer's Gaura Baby Butterfly 'Dark Pink' is an extremely decorative perennial, valued for its delicate flowers resembling butterfly wings. This variety is distinguished by the intense pink color of the flowers and the airy, slightly overhanging habit, which makes it an excellent choice for any garden.

Plant characteristics

• Height and habit: It grows up to 50–60 cm in height and forms light, loose clumps. The stems are slender, which gives the plant a delicate, ethereal appearance.
• Flowers: Intense pink, with four petals, resembling butterflies. They bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost.
• List: Narrow, lanceolate, dark green in color with a slight red tint, especially visible on young leaves.

Growing conditions and care

• Position: It grows best in full sun, although it also tolerates partial shade. The more sunshine, the more abundant the flowering.
• Soil: Light, permeable, moderately moist, neutral to slightly acidic.
• Watering: The plant is quite drought-resistant, but young seedlings require regular watering.
• Frost resistance: Suitable for growing in hardiness zones 6–9. For the winter, it is worth lightly covering the base of the plant in colder regions.
• Care:
  • Regular pruning of faded inflorescences stimulates further flowering.
  • In spring, cut the clumps low to the ground to stimulate new growth.

Use in the garden

• Discounts: Ideal for sunny perennial beds, where it fits perfectly with ornamental grasses and other perennials, e.g. Patagonian verbena, coneflowers or lavender.
• Naturalistic gardens: Gaura fits perfectly into casual, informal prairie plantings.
• Containers: It looks beautiful in pots, where its flowers create an impression of lightness.
• Cut flowers: Although delicate, the flowers can be used in light, airy bouquet arrangements.

Advantages of Gaura 'Dark Pink'

• Long and abundant flowering.
• Delicate but striking look.
• Low maintenance requirements.
• Excellent drought resistance after proper rooting.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes