butterfly bush
Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Violet Blue'
Overview
The Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Violet Blue') is an amazing plant species to have in the garden. It is an attractive, bushy shrub which produces masses of vibrant, violet-blue flowers all summer long. The flowers are particularly attractive to butterflies and bees, creating a vibrant buzz of activity in your garden. The plant is drought resistant, easy to look after, and copes well with most soils, making it a useful addition to any garden. Its vibrant and long-lasting flower display will give your garden a splash of colour throughout the warm months. Its bright, distinctive flowers make it a real eye-catcher!
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and thoroughly when first planting your butterfly bush and then water whenever the top few inches of soil feels dry. During the growing season (Spring and Summer), you should water your butterfly bush every 2-3 days with about 1-2 inches of water. During Fall, you may water less often (once or twice a week) to begin preparing the plant for winter dormancy.
Light
Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Violet Blue') will thrive best when planted in an area that receives full sunlight for 6-8 hours per day. During the spring and summer months when the days are longer and the sun is strongest, direct sunlight is particularly beneficial. The shrub will benefit from bright, indirect sunlight during the cooler, winter months when it is dormant. If planted in an area that does not receive enough light, the plant may become leggy with fewer blooms and a weak overall appearance.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5–9.
Pruning
Pruning Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Violet Blue') is recommended twice a year, in the late winter and early summer seasons. Late winter pruning should be done when the bush is still dormant, before buds appear. During this time, prune back the plant to about 1 third of its height to give it a strong and aesthetically pleasing shape. If pruning is done in the late winter season, it will promote the growth of new foliage and flowers in the summer months. Early summer pruning should be done after the first flush of flowers have bloomed on the bush. Remove the old flowers and about 1 third of the branch or stem length. This will also promote a more abundant bloom of flowers in the summer season.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Greenwood Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Layering Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Dieback, Fungal leaf spot, Mites, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant .
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