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English Butterfly™ Adonis Blue™
Full sun
48 - 60
Buddleia davidii
Rating:
English Butterfly™Adonis Blue™Butterfly BushBuddleiadavidii
English Butterfly™
Adonis Blue™
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia
davidii
Gardener’s Rated this plant:
3.60
Rate this Plant
3.60
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Finally, colorful buddleia varieties that won’t crowd their neighbors! Roughly a third the size of other butterfly bush varieties, the English Butterfly Series™ plants are extra bushy and loaded with colorful flowers.
ADONIS BLUE™ has deep blue flowers of good size and with a delightful fragrance.
The compact size of these new cultivars is perfect for smaller gardens and the mixed border. They can also be used as a container plant in milder climates.
Features
Compact plant with large, abundant summer flowers. Use in perennial gardens. Prune to the ground in late winter/early spring. Fragrant flowers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Cut Flower
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fragrant Flowers
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color:
Blue-Purple
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
48 - 60"; Tall
Spacing:
60 - 72"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.
Plant Needs
Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Summer
Hardy Temp:
-20°F (-29°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Moderate
Uses:
Landscapes
Great Flowering shrub for landscapes, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Patent Information
English Butterfly™ Adonis Blue™ Buddleia davidii 'Adokeep' Can. 2636
Growing Tips
Prefers well-drained, moist, fertile soils, but can tolerate drought once established. Prefers medium moisture. Prune in late fall or early spring. In Northern states, this plant will die back to the ground though the roots are hardy. In the South, cut back if needed. To encourage reblooming, remove old spent blooms.Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Other Colors In English Butterfly™ Series
| Year | Award | Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Medal | Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society |
