| Description | Gaura lindheimeri "Butterfly Bush"
Butterfly Bush is a bushy, hardy perennial shrub with long graceful stems that bloom with pale pink flowers in spring-summer. These stems grow up to 1m long, but can be clipped back shorter, and sway gracefully in the breeze. The name of a popular variety, Whirling Butterflies, perfectly describes the way the plant resembles a cloud of butterflies when swaying in the breeze.
6" pot size. | Ficus obliqua 'Figaro'
'Figaro' is the naturally compact, low growing form of Ficus. This evergreen little shrub produces thick, glossy green leaves and minimal to no flowers in the cooler climates. It is incredibly hardy once established, even tolerating frosts and coastal conditions whilst maintaining its tropical look.
See our Ficus Hedging & Screening Factsheet here for more about the different Ficus varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Gaura lindheimeri
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| height x width |
1.2m x 1m
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| features |
Masses of sprays of beautiful white flowers opening from pink buds along the stems are borne from spring to autumn
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| conditions |
Full sun in light well-drained soil, cut back hard after flowering
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| landscape use |
Background planting, flower borders, color, general garden planting,
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| Botanical Name |
Ficus obliqua 'Figaro'
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| Other Common Names |
Compact Ficus
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| Origin |
Australia, Pacific
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low, Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
1 every 80cm, 1 per metre
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| Max Height |
3m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
2-3 times a year, Only in the warmer months
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| Size Maintained at |
1m, 2m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Attracts |
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| Toxic To |
Dogs
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Low Hedge
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