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Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x 'Podaras #8' PP #22,069
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh
SKU #40125
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Beautiful violet-blue flower clusters accented by fuzzy silver-green foliage on a compact grower with a mounded, spreading form. Blooms continuously from summer until frost. An excellent deer resistant, non-invasive, and waterwise shrub for mass plantings, or accenting sunny beds and borders. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring into early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, 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 | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Bee Balm (Monarda); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Trumpet Vine (Campsis) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | A hybrid of B. davidii x B. alternifolia from a breeding program focused on developing compact, sterile cultivars with attractive bloom color, Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven is also noteworthy for its upright and openly spreading habit. It was patented by Cornell University in 2011 as a sterile cultivar and therefore rarely produces unwanted seedlings. |
Details
| Description | Beautiful violet-blue flower clusters accented by fuzzy silver-green foliage on a compact grower with a mounded, spreading form. Blooms continuously from summer until frost. An excellent deer resistant, non-invasive, and waterwise shrub for mass plantings, or accenting sunny beds and borders. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring into early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, 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 |
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| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Bee Balm (Monarda); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Trumpet Vine (Campsis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | A hybrid of B. davidii x B. alternifolia from a breeding program focused on developing compact, sterile cultivars with attractive bloom color, Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven is also noteworthy for its upright and openly spreading habit. It was patented by Cornell University in 2011 as a sterile cultivar and therefore rarely produces unwanted seedlings. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Late spring into early fall
Is Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush?
Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush grow?
Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush flowers?
Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush produces Violet-blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush?
Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush has Silver-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush?
Good companion plants for Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush include: Bee Balm (Monarda); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Trumpet Vine (Campsis).
How do I care for Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush?
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.
What is the history of Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush?
A hybrid of B. davidii x B. alternifolia from a breeding program focused on developing compact, sterile cultivars with attractive bloom color, Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven is also noteworthy for its upright and openly spreading habit. It was patented by Cornell University in 2011 as a sterile cultivar and therefore rarely produces unwanted seedlings.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.