butterfly bush
Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways'
Overview
The Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways') is an amazing plant that will add color and beauty to any garden. The showy flower panicles come in a variety of colors including lilac, fuchsia, purple, and white. This shrub is a favorite of butterflies, making your garden come alive with activity. The fragrant blooms appear in summer and keep blooming until fall. Best of all, this drought tolerant bush requires minimal maintenance. Plant it once and it will reward you with its blooms for many years. Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways') is a great choice that will bring beauty and life to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
"Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways') should be watered once a week, using enough water to keep the soil moist without making it overly wet. Initially, the plant should be watered deeply, allowing the water to penetrate the roots. Once the plant is established, you can water the soil until it is damp, but not soggy, to a depth of 3-4 inches. During very hot summer weather, the plant may need to be watered more often (every 4-5 days), in order to keep the soil evenly moist."
Light
Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways') should be grown in full sun, receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It does best during hot, dry weather, so it should be placed in a well-draining area. During the cooler months, it can tolerate some shade, however, too much shade can lead to spindly growth. For optimal growth and flowering, the bush should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5–9.
Pruning
The optimal time for pruning your Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways') is in the late winter or early spring, when the plant has just started to show new growth. Pruning consists of cutting back the limbs and flower stalks to shape the plant and control size, and cutting away any dead or diseased stems. This pruning should take out approximately 1/3 of the oldest stems each year, which will ensure that the bush is constantly renewing itself. Generally, it is not necessary to prune overly aggressively, just occasionally snipping off excess growth. Doing this will result in a more compact bush and will also stimulate new growth.
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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