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- Height 12-24 Inches
- Width 8-12 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- Native pink flowering plant perfect for containers!
It’s hard to forget a Gaura Butterfly Flower in full bloom! And you’re in luck, because the Stratosphere™ Pink Picotee blooms from May until September. Also known as Lindheimer’s beeblossom, Indian feather and pink gaura, Butterfly Flower is a favorite native North American flower. The wisps of delicate pink flowers reach into the sky, enticing butterflies to their blooms. Plant these showy sprays of pink in a full-sun garden bed and watch as it catches every garden visitor’s eye. This native beauty is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can withstand hot, dry conditions and drought.
A plant like the Stratosphere™ Pink Picotee can be nothing but a true “thriller” in any combination planting. It steals the show with its long wands of pink flowers that dance on the breeze, practically hovering in midair. Many gardeners opt to plant Butterfly Flowers in the garden, where it proves to be a hardy perennial in zones 6+. If you live in Zone 5, you’ll find that Gaura is at least a hardy annual that has perennial potential, depending on the intensity of your winter.
Stratosphere Pink Butterfly Flower Care
Like many North American natives that have garnered attention, Butterfly Flower is hardy and low maintenance. Deadheading is not necessary, but the long flowering stems can get tangled. You may want to trim back the stems as they get too long, which will encourage new growth.
Keep the soil of containers evenly moist, only watering when the top inch is dry. Occasional fertilization is also a good idea for containers. Plants in the ground will require less water and fertilization.
Stratosphere Pink Butterfly Flower Spacing
Plant your Stratosphere™ Pink Picotee butterfly flowers 8-12” apart when planted in the landscape. They can be planted closer in containers, about 6-8” apart.
Stratosphere Pink Butterfly Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 12-24 Inches |
| Spread: 8-12 Inches |
| Spacing: 8-12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Combinations, Container, Landscape |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Moderate |
| Scientific Name: Gaura lindheimeri 'Gaudpin' USPP 18,237, Can 3,031 |
| Common Name: Stratosphere 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:
- GAUPIP
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.