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Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'SMNBDO' PP #28,796
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye
SKU #42422
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 soft-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, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, 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 |
| 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. |
Details
| Description | Large, dense, fragrant, delightful soft-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, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, 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 |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
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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Frequently asked questions
Does Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Summer through fall
Is Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush grow?
Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush flowers?
Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Pugster Periwinkle® Dwarf Butterfly Bush has Green foliage.
How do I care for Pugster Periwinkle® 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.
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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.