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Buddleia

Buddleias a/k/a butterfly bushes' passive coloring and texture makes a wonderful backdrop for perennials, and you'll love the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that flock to their honey-scented blossoms.

Zones 5-9

Buddleias should be planted in a full sun location with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Adding lime to the soil may result in increased growth and better floral quality. They are also moderately drought tolerant once established.

Since they frequently die all the way back to the ground in northern winters, it is best to cut back all of the old wood to about 12" in the spring. Doing so will result in more compact plants. They will quickly grow back to their normal height by fall and will flower just as prolifically in late summer since they bloom on new wood. You may notice that the flowers tend to be longer and deeper colored in cooler weather.

Buddleias tend to break dormancy late in the spring, so don't worry if you don't see anything happening with them when your other shrubs start to leaf-out. These are very durable and reliable plants.

Butterfly Bushes are a butterfly garden mainstay with long lasting flowers. When you see how butterflies flocks to them, you will know why they are called The Butterfly Bush. The abundant bloom, attractive color and delicate fragrance will attract butterflies to your yard from midsummer to autumn. Average mature size is often 5 to 8 feet high and wide.

Buddleias make excellent cut flowers and attractive specimen plants.

PLANTING: Buddleia, as long they receive full sun, will adapt easily to almost any good garden soil, but prepare soil thoroughly before. Plant at least 6 to 8 feet apart.

MAINTENANCE: Water during long, hot, dry spells to prolong the growing season. In the northern areas, buddleias tend to die back to or near to the ground over the winter. Even in areas where they do not die back, they should be cut back hard in the fall in northern zones to prevent snow damage and in early spring to encourage vigorous new growth in southern zones. They break dormancy late in the spring, but with the onset of warm weather will grow rapidly and without attention. Do not overfeed. 

  • Buddleia 'Glass Slippers' PP27832 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Glass Slippers' PP27832 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Glass Slippers' PP27832 (30)ct FlatMONARCH® CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac Like a cool drink of water on a hot summer day, the silvery green foliage and icy toned flowers of this new Buddleia from the Walters Gardens,...

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  • Buddleia Gold Drop PPAF 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Gold Drop' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Gold Drop' PPAF (30)ct FlatHUMDINGER® CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush This new addition to the HUMDINGER® Collection shares the same compact habit and shorter stature as the other members. Purple flower panicles are produced all...

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  • Buddleia Grand Cascade PP30868 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' PP30868 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' PP30868 (30)ct FlatCascade CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush Think all Buddleia look the same? Think again! Unlike the typical Butterfly Bush, the panicles on this flowering shrub cascade downward, similar to the look of...

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  • Buddleia 'Lavender Cupcake' PP28221 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Lavender Cupcake' PP28221 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Lavender Cupcake' PP28221 (30)ct FlatHUMDINGER® CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush This sweet Buddleia will charm you with its extremely long, 12” light lavender purple flower panicles and a rounded, compact habit. Once in bloom as...

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  • Buddleia Lilac Cascade PPAF 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Lilac Cascade' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Lilac Cascade' PPAF (30)ct FlatCascade CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac Just like the others of the Cascade series, the habit of this Butterfly Bush has panicles that cascade downward like a waterfall. 12-18" huge, puffy...

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  • Buddleia Little Angel PPAF - HUMDINGER Collection 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Little Angel' PP28204 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Little Angel' PP28204 (30)ct FlatHUMDINGER® CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush Although this Buddleia has a shorter stature, its extremely dense, compact habit demands your attention in the garden. Very long 10-12”, pure white...

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  • Buddleia Princess Pink PPAF 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Princess Pink' PP33665 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Princess Pink' PP33665 (30)ct FlatMONARCH® CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush A fresh shade of light pink for the MONARCH® Collection! 8" long, light appleblossom pink flower panicles are produced above a round habit of dark green...

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  • Buddleia 'Violet Cascade' PP34298 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Violet Cascade' PP34298 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Violet Cascade' PP34298 (30)ct FlatCascade CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush This plant is perfect for late season flower color! 'Violet Cascade' has the same cascading habit as the other members of the series, but with deep purple,...

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