Pugster® Blue - Buddleia Butterfly Bush PW - 2 Gallon

Pugster Blue® butterfly bush is an ideal plant for sun-filled environments, providing a burst of color and scent without the need for tedious deadheading. Its miniature size features robustly-proportioned blooms, making it a visually-appealing choice with thick stems that help to ward off wintertime damage more effectively than other dwarf Buddleia varieties. Its bright, true-blue petals are accompanied by a delectably sweet honey scent.

Buddleia 'SMNBDBT' PP#28,794

Top Features: Petite shrub | Fragrant | Long blooming 

USDA Zone: 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 2'

Width: 2 - 3'

Type: Deciduous 

Bloom Time: Summer  - frost

Flower Color: Blue

Foliage Color: Green 

General Care

Soil 

Good drainage is essential. The combination of wet soil and cold temperatures is particularly detrimental.

Pruning 

Prune only after new growth emerges in spring. Cut back to just above a set of large, healthy buds.

Uses 

With its dwarf habit and very large flowers, the Pugster® series of buddleia is ideal for perennial gardens, mixed borders, and containers. They also make a neat and showy edging.

Growing Tips 

Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadheading not required for continuous bloom. In clay soils, plant a bit higher than ground level to divert moisture away from the center of the plant.