Description
The Butterfly Bush is a beautiful, fast-growing deciduous shrub with masses of blossoms long, seductively spiked trusses that bloom from summer to autumn.
Butterfly bushes (Buddleia davidii) are grown for their long panicles of colorful flowers and their ability to attract butterflies and beneficial insects. They bloom in spring and summer, but the naturally attractive shape of the shrub and evergreen foliage keep the bush interesting, even when it is not in bloom. These tough plants tolerate a variety of conditions and are hardy.Plant Specifications*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Butterfly Bush
Maximum Reachable Height
6-12 feet
Flower Colour
Purple
Bloom Time
Early Summer to Mid Autumn.
Difficulty Level
Easy.
Planting and careBuddleias need full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.Plant in spring or fall.Loosen the soil, mix in compost, and dig a hole twice the diameter of the plant container.When placing the plant in the hole, the top of the rootball should be level with the soil surfaceSpace plants 5 to 10 feet apart, depending on the variety.Water thoroughly.Buddleia careGive your butterfly bush plenty of room. The plant tag will tell you the mature size of the cultivar you have chosen. Although butterfly bushes tolerate severe pruning to maintain a smaller size, you can reduce the time you will spend pruning by planting it in a location with plenty of room for the plant to develop its natural size and shape.
Sunlight
Sunny or partly shaded area
Watering
Semi-Arid to Moist.
Soil
Well drained soil
Temperature
20 C and above
Fertilizer
N-P-K ratio 5-8-10
Buddleia uses
Ornamental Use:
it almost seems like nature designed this plant especially for butterflies
Not only is Butterfly Bush full of delicious nectar that butterflies love to feed on for a long duration, it also has a wonderful honey-like fragrance that attracts butterflies in large numbers
Medicinal Use:
Butterfly bushes are also utilized in traditional Korean medicine which uses its flower buds to treat people with inflammatory conditions and headache
Those are a lot of benefits from one shrub-like plant
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