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- Buddleia: Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush
Buddleia: Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush
The Basics
Beautiful blue blooms are accented by silver, fuzzy leaves. A compact grower that forms a mounded, spreading form with continuous bloom from summer until frost. This selection rarely produces unwanted seedlings. Adored by butterflies and hummingbirds.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Full sun
Amount of Water: Water regularly during the first growing season. Drought tolerant when established.
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 5-9
The Care
Thrives in well-drained, average to fertile soil. Water regularly until established to develop a deep, extensive root system. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Top growth may die to the ground in northern climates, re-growing in spring. Pruning time: late fall (in mild winter areas) to early spring.