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English Butterfly™ Purple Emperor™

Full sun

48 - 60

Buddleia davidii
Rating:
****1/2
ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs

English Butterfly™
Purple Emperor™
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia
davidii

Gardener’s Rated this plant:
4.86
****1/2
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$15.95
Container Size: Quart

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.

PURPLE EMPEROR™ has large mauve-purple flowers. All three varieties are prolific and fragrant bloomers that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the summer garden.

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.

Consumer Comment:
This plant flowered all summer and there were butterflies on it constantly. It was not unusual to see 4 different kinds of butterflies on it at once. I had only planted it in June.
New York

Features

Large mauve-purple blooms on a compact plant. Use in perennial gardens. Trim to ground in late winter/early spring. Fragrant summer flowers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• 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
Zones:
Hardy in zones 5 - 9
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
-20°F (-29°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Moderate
Uses:
Landscapes
Great flowering shrub for landscapes especially for butterfly and hummingbird gardens.

Patent Information

English Butterfly™ Purple Emperor™ Buddleia davidii 'Pyrkeep' Can. 2638

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.

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Other Colors In English Butterfly™ Series


Adonis Blue™

Peacock™
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2 - Marginally Adequate Performed below expectations but may be willing to try again.
3 - Satisfactory Average performance, met expectations but not outstanding.
4 - Above Average Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.
5 - Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
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