butterfly plant gaura
The butterfly plant Gaura is a must-have perennial for New Zealand gardens, admired for its delicate, butterfly-like blossoms and airy elegance. With flowers that dance atop tall, slender stems from late spring into autumn, Gaura adds a sense of movement and whimsy to borders, pollinator gardens, and containers. Gardeners looking for a hardy, low-maintenance plant that delivers long-lasting colour and attracts bees and butterflies will find the butterfly plant Gaura an ideal choice. Its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soils make it an appealing option for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Clerodendrum ugandense (Butterfly Bush)
Clerodendrum ugandense, commonly known as the Blue Butterfly Bush, is an open, sprawling evergreen shrub favoured for its lovely masses of blue flowers. The flowers, with three pale blue petals and one violet blue petal, bloom from summer through autumn and resemble butterflies. Growing to 3 m tall and wide, it thrives in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, frost-protected sites. It’s also great for containers or conservatories.
From $36.38
Gaura Steffi Blush Pink
Gaura ‘Steffi Blush Pink’ is a delicate perennial featuring soft pink flowers on slender stems. Blooming from spring through autumn, it adds gentle colour and charm to borders, containers, and cottage gardens across New Zealand.
From $24.23
