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True Blue Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x 'Bostulu' PP #25,708
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh
SKU #44103
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Beautiful blue flower clusters bloom continuously from summer until frost, capping the strong stems of silver-green foliage on an upright, well-branched form. Great for borders and perennial beds. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Clematis (Clematis) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring. |
Details
| Description | Beautiful blue flower clusters bloom continuously from summer until frost, capping the strong stems of silver-green foliage on an upright, well-branched form. Great for borders and perennial beds. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Clematis (Clematis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does True Blue Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Summer
Is True Blue Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
True Blue Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of True Blue Butterfly Bush?
True Blue Butterfly Bush is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is True Blue Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does True Blue Butterfly Bush grow?
True Blue Butterfly Bush has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use True Blue Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
True Blue Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are True Blue Butterfly Bush flowers?
True Blue Butterfly Bush produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of True Blue Butterfly Bush?
True Blue Butterfly Bush has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with True Blue Butterfly Bush?
Good companion plants for True Blue Butterfly Bush include: Rose (Rosa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Clematis (Clematis).
How do I care for True Blue Butterfly Bush?
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.