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Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'SMNBDL' PP #30,236
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye
SKU #43364
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Large, dense, fragrant, delightful purple flower panicles on a tidy, compact plant. Provides continuous summer color well into fall. A prolific bloomer without deadheading - perfect carefree summer blooming specimen for warm, sunny, small gardens and containers. Thick stems provide better winter hardiness for a dwarf form. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, 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 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. 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 | The Pugster® series of butterfly bushes are a breeding breakthrough, being the first buddleja with the heavy, wide foliage and large, dense flower clusters of the non-dwarf form on the small frame of a dwarf buddleja. Densely branched, thick stems with short internodes withstand colder winter temperatures and better cold tolerance than typical dwarf forms, in as low as zone 5. Pugster Blue® is a Proven Winner's introduction, resulting from breeding of Buddleia davidii 'UC 596' (seed parent) and Buddleia davidii 'Adonis Blue'(pollen parent). The series name, Pugster®, refers to its shared traits with the short, stocky, beloved breed of pug dogs. |
Details
| Description | Large, dense, fragrant, delightful purple flower panicles on a tidy, compact plant. Provides continuous summer color well into fall. A prolific bloomer without deadheading - perfect carefree summer blooming specimen for warm, sunny, small gardens and containers. Thick stems provide better winter hardiness for a dwarf form. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, 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 |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. 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 | The Pugster® series of butterfly bushes are a breeding breakthrough, being the first buddleja with the heavy, wide foliage and large, dense flower clusters of the non-dwarf form on the small frame of a dwarf buddleja. Densely branched, thick stems with short internodes withstand colder winter temperatures and better cold tolerance than typical dwarf forms, in as low as zone 5. Pugster Blue® is a Proven Winner's introduction, resulting from breeding of Buddleia davidii 'UC 596' (seed parent) and Buddleia davidii 'Adonis Blue'(pollen parent). The series name, Pugster®, refers to its shared traits with the short, stocky, beloved breed of pug dogs. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Summer through fall
Is Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush grow?
Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush flowers?
Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Good companion plants for Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush include: Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Russian Sage (Perovskia).
How do I care for Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. 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 Pugster Amethyst® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
The Pugster® series of butterfly bushes are a breeding breakthrough, being the first buddleja with the heavy, wide foliage and large, dense flower clusters of the non-dwarf form on the small frame of a dwarf buddleja. Densely branched, thick stems with short internodes withstand colder winter temperatures and better cold tolerance than typical dwarf forms, in as low as zone 5. Pugster Blue® is a Proven Winner's introduction, resulting from breeding of Buddleia davidii 'UC 596' (seed parent) and Buddleia davidii 'Adonis Blue'(pollen parent). The series name, Pugster®, refers to its shared traits with the short, stocky, beloved breed of pug dogs.
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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.