Oenothera lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' (Gaura, Wand Flower) — star-shaped, four-petalled white flowers with pink-tinted sepals that dance on long, wiry stems from early summer to autumn like a cloud of hovering butterflies. Full sun — needs maximum direct sunlight to prevent floppy stems.
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Product features
Botanical name: Oenothera lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Common name: Whirling Butterflies Bee Blossom, Gaura, Wand Flower
Height: 60cm to 90cm
Spread: 60cm to 90cm, loose bushy clump
Foliage: Small, narrow, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves on wiry stems
Flower: Star-shaped, four-petalled white flowers with pink-tinted sepals, early summer to autumn
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, butterflies; long continuous flowering season
Soil Type: Poor to moderately fertile, moist but very well-drained soil
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established (deep taproot)
Hardy: Borderline to fully hardy (down to -10/-15°C)
Position: Full sun
Evergreen: No
Suitable for: Cottage gardens, gravel gardens, prairie schemes, patio containers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun — needed to prevent floppy stems
Aspect: South- or west-facing, hot, exposed, sun-baked positions
Soil type: Poor to moderately fertile — sandy, chalky, or gravelly
Drainage: Sharply well-drained essential — taproot rots in wet winter
Watering: Low needs — water regularly the first summer only
End of season: Leave stems intact over winter; cut back hard in early spring
Propagation: Softwood cuttings from base shoots in late spring — dislikes division
