Harlequin Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin'
SKU
1372
Spectacular summer color from reddish-purple flower spikes. Showy flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Good background or accent plant with the added bonus of cream color margined green leaves. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Fast-growing to 4 to 6 feet tall, 3 to 5 feet wide. Cutting grown.
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6 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-summer through fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Attractive Flowers |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
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