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Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'SMNBDW' PP #28,795; CPBRAF
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye
SKU #42423
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | Large, dense, fragrant, exquisite, crisp white 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, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| 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, Small Spaces |
| Design Ideas | Dwarf butterfly bush is perfect for bringing butterflies into the garden and up close to the house. Use in side yards where flowers are held up at window level. Ideal choice for breaking up long runs of fence. Particularly attractive along picket fences and lattice where airy open character is a good fit. Fast growth is a super filler for newly constructed home sites. An essential in the wildlife and habitat garden. A casual cottage and country garden performer with bonus of butterflies at bloom time for family fun. The snow-white flowers catch the moonlight and will brighten a night garden, while providing sweet nectar for lacewings and other beneficial night feeders. |
| Flower Color | White |
| 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 White® is a Proven Winner's introduction, resulting from breeding of Buddleia davidii 'UC 608' (seed parent) and Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight' (pollen parent). The series name, Pugster®, refers to its shared traits with the short, stocky, beloved breed of pug dogs. |
| Lore | Pugster White® Dwarf Summer Lilac; pugster_white_butterfly_bush_closeup; summer lilac; nectar bush; |
Details
| Description | Large, dense, fragrant, exquisite, crisp white 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer through 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, Drought Tolerant |
| 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, Small Spaces |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Dwarf butterfly bush is perfect for bringing butterflies into the garden and up close to the house. Use in side yards where flowers are held up at window level. Ideal choice for breaking up long runs of fence. Particularly attractive along picket fences and lattice where airy open character is a good fit. Fast growth is a super filler for newly constructed home sites. An essential in the wildlife and habitat garden. A casual cottage and country garden performer with bonus of butterflies at bloom time for family fun. The snow-white flowers catch the moonlight and will brighten a night garden, while providing sweet nectar for lacewings and other beneficial night feeders. |
| Flower Color | White |
| 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 White® is a Proven Winner's introduction, resulting from breeding of Buddleia davidii 'UC 608' (seed parent) and Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight' (pollen parent). The series name, Pugster®, refers to its shared traits with the short, stocky, beloved breed of pug dogs. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Pugster White® Dwarf Summer Lilac; pugster_white_butterfly_bush_closeup; summer lilac; nectar bush; |
Frequently asked questions
Does Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Summer through fall
Is Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush grow?
Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Container, Small Spaces.
How can I use Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush in my garden design?
Dwarf butterfly bush is perfect for bringing butterflies into the garden and up close to the house. Use in side yards where flowers are held up at window level. Ideal choice for breaking up long runs of fence. Particularly attractive along picket fences and lattice where airy open character is a good fit. Fast growth is a super filler for newly constructed home sites. An essential in the wildlife and habitat garden. A casual cottage and country garden performer with bonus of butterflies at bloom time for family fun. The snow-white flowers catch the moonlight and will brighten a night garden, while providing sweet nectar for lacewings and other beneficial night feeders.
What color are Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush flowers?
Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush?
Good companion plants for Pugster White® Dwarf Butterfly Bush include: Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Russian Sage (Perovskia).
How do I care for Pugster White® 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 White® 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 White® is a Proven Winner's introduction, resulting from breeding of Buddleia davidii 'UC 608' (seed parent) and Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight' (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 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.