Buddleia - Butterfly Bush
Buddleia | Butterfly Bush, very fragrant, attract birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, deer resistant, drought tolerant.
| Buddleia | Deciduous Shrub |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Water | Moist Well Drained Soil |
| Diseases | Leaf Spot, Die Back |
| Pests | Caterpillars, Spider Mites, Weevils |
| Propagation | Softwood Cuttings, Division, Seed |
| Color | Purple, Pink, White, Red, Yellow |
| Height | 5 - 15 feet tall |
| Zones | 5 - 10 |
| Features | Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Attracts Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow |
White Ball Butterfly Bush - Buddleia Graceful gray-green foliage arches with flowers from summer into fall. The common name aptly describes this garden beauty. It does not wake up until late spring, but it?s worth the wait! Flowers form on current growth. Should be cut back to 12-18? each spring. Will quickly grow back with many flowering canes..
This deciduous shrub is called a Butterfly Bush for a very good reason. The Buddleia will drench the air with a very fruity scent, making it irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds.
The plant spikes have a beautiful and graceful arching habit that is very distinctive and is an especially appealing background plant because of its massive size.
In warmer climates butterfly bushes attain almost a tree-like status because of their size. They develop rugged looking trunks that produce peeling bark.
To have a mature butterfly bush survive harsh winters in the colder climates at the lower end of their USDA range, be sure to spread a generous layer of mulch over the plant's footprint prior to the first frost. This layer should be a minimum of inched thick.
In the colder climates the plants will die down during the winter, but will sprout back to life, first thing in the spring, soon growing into a sizable shrub.
Remove spent flower spikes to encourage new shoots and flower buds. Note: Butterfly bush can be an invasive pest in some areas; check local restrictions before planting it.
Sow seeds in spring at 66-75°F (19-24°C).
Can propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush-Buddleia This new butterfly bush is noted for its compact habit and remarkably vivid, rich pink blooms. The distinctive magenta flowers are more vibrant than any other buddleia variet.
Note that this flower is patented by "Proven Winners" and cannot be propagated.
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous shrubs. Some are trees, climbers, and herbaceous perennials. Buddleia grows best in full sun with good ventilation.
All species, except climbers, work well in a mixed or shrub border. In frost prone areas, raise Buddleia in a cool greenhouse that has a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C).
Be sure to plant the Buddleia in a prominent place for viewing from the house or garden bench or gazebo area as it will attract numerous amounts of butterflies and hummingbirds and the scent fills the air with a fruity smell.
Since the plant is a sizable specimen, with many varieties growing up to 15', it is best used as a background plant. However there are smaller varieties that only grow to about 5' that can be used elsewhere.
Buddleia 'Nanho Blue' A smaller compact variety of Buddleia, only 3'-5' tall at maturity. Deep Blue 4"-8" long flower spikes develop in mid summer and last until frost.
Violet Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) Long clusters of flowers on drooping stems attract butterflies. Blooms in July and August. foliage is silvery-gray. Use for tall borders and backgrounds. Plant in sun, 36 inches apart. In warm regions these can be planted immediately. In colder regions grow on a windowsill until spring arrives.
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'Santana Butterfly Bush Outstanding green and gold variegated foliage makes this Butterfly Bush unique. Fragrant purple - red blooms contrast well from June - frost.
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'White Eyes' Butterfly Bush, Dark green foliage is the perfect display for the profusion of 4 1/2 inch white summer flowers. This butterfly bush has a rounded, compact habit and is resistant to mites. Spectacular pure white flower spikes from mid summer until fall.
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Butterfly Bush
'Attraction' said to one of the reddest buddleia's available. Reddish-purple flower spikes start out a deep purple, turning reddish purple as blooms mature. This hardy deciduous, summer flowering shrub bears masses of spectacular flower spikes until fall.
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Peacock™ Butterfly Bush: brilliant pink blossoms of good size, arise from nice bushy and compact plants.
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'Ile De France' Butterfly Bush: Hardy, deciduous summer blooming shrub averaging 5 to 10 feet. It bears an exciting array of spectacular claret purple flower spikes. Fragrance attracts an amazing array of butterflies. Spectacular flower spikes from mid summer until fall.
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'Adonis Blue' Butterfly Bush: produces deep blue flowers of good size and fragrance, on compact plants.
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'Raspberry Eyes Butterfly Bush: Shiny dark green foliage is the perfect canvas for the profusion of raspberry purple summer flowers. This butterfly bush has a rounded, compact habit and is resistant to mites. Spectacular flower spikes from mid summer until fall.
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'Harlequin Butterfly Bush Outstanding cream and green variegated foliage contrast well with large purple blooms on this unique Butterfly. Fragrant purple blooms from June - frost.
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'Lavender Eyes' Butterfly Bush: Dark green foliage is the perfect display for the profusion of 4 1/2 inch lavender purple summer flowers. This butterfly bush has a rounded, compact habit and is resistant to mites. Spectacular flower spikes from mid summer until fall.
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Blue Chip Butterfly Bush: is the first in a new series of miniature Butterfly Bush called Lo & Behold? Blue Chip stands only 24" - 30" tall and forms a tidy mound. This remarkable plant does not need pruning or deadheading. It is also drought resistant and deer resistant. It can be used as a ground cover, low hedge or in containers. One of the best characteristics is the low amount of seed produced, drastically limiting the amount of unwanted seedling.
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Butterfly Blush 'Black Knight': Deep violet, almost black flowers from mid-summer until frost. The darkest of the Buddleias.
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'Bi-Color' Butterfly Bush: Selected by University of Georgia's Dr. Dir, A unique multi colored flower of lavender and butterscotch contrast extremely well for this attractive summer flowering shrub. Bears masses of spectacular flower spikes until fall.this seedling has 5-10 inch lavender and golden colored flowers. A hardy deciduous, summer flowering shrub bears masses of spectacular flower spikes until fall.
Soil and Irrigation:
Butterfly Bushes can generally tolerate many soil-types, but the soil must be well-drained soil. Water freely during the growing season, much less in winter.
Fertilization:
Feed the Butterfly Bush in the early spring and early summer.
Pruning:
In early spring, cut back shoots to permanent framework to prepare for new growth.
Buddleia 'Royal Red' Large clusters of fragrant purplish-red panicles to 20". This award winner, blooms from mid summer to frost. Closed buds are more burgundy red than other varieties.
Purple Coneflowers:
are strictly native to eastern and central North America. The plants have large, showy heads of composite flowers, blooming from early to late summer.
White Border Phlox:
Because it's easy to grow and puts on such a great display, it's a good choice for beginning gardeners who have to tackle a hot, dry spot. Remove the flower clusters as they fade to encourage more blooms and pinch the plants back in summer if they start to get leggy.
