English Butterfly™ Adonis Blue™ Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Adokeep'
SKU
03466
Roughly a third the size of other Butterfly Bush varieties, this selection from the compact English Butterfly™ Series is extra bushy and loaded with fragrant blue flowers all summer long. Well loved by butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Full sun
Requires regular watering. Drought tolerant once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Mass Planting |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Requires regular watering. Drought tolerant once established. |
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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