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Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower is the secret to a whimsical garden. Gaura lindheimeri is a continuous and long-blooming winner from spring to fall. With a medium stature, gaura is spiky with an upright habit. It creates a delicate accent of depth in both landscape and containers alike. The pink flowers contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Overall there is a surprising yet subtle, red undertone found along the stems.
Native to North America, Gaura is heat tolerant. It does well as a thriller when planted in a combination container. Gaura’s medium size fits nicely between smaller edging plants and right in front of large border shrubs. When used In containers, this plant softens and compliments any color combination.
Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower Care
The more sun exposure, the more prolific the blooms. Typically Gaura needs at least 6 hours or more of sunlight daily, but it can take part sun too. Ensure that the soil is well-draining and fertile. It has both average water and soil needs. Allow the soil to dry out between watering and make sure to water deeply. Apply fertilizer or compost annually in garden beds. Applying too much fertilizer, especially in containers, can cause flower spikes to get leggy. This plant also has a tendency to get leggy around mid-summer. To correct this, trim flower stems off completely and allow a 2 to 3 week period for new blooms to develop.
Hardy to zones 6a to 10 b, Gaura can withstand colder climates outdoors. Since Gaura has a taproot, it does not transplant well. Once established, do not try to pot up indoors. Treat this plant like an outdoor perennial in zones 6a to 10b. In zones 5 and below, treat it as an annual.
Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower Spacing
Space Gaura 8 to 14 inches in the landscape. When planting in containers, space plants at least 6 inches apart and use at least a 14-inch container.
Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green with Red Accents |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 14-20 Inches |
| Spread: 12-18 Inches |
| Spacing: 8-14 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Combinations, Container, Edging Plant, Landscape |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Gaura lindheimeri 'DGAUR137' USPP 30,562, Can 6,076 |
| Common Name: Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower |
| Other Name(s): Lindheimer'S Beeblossom, White Gaura, Pink Gaura, Lindheimer'S Clockweed, Indian Feather |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- GAUPP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.