Darkest Night™ Butterfly bush Buddleia x
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48 - 72 Inches36 - 60 Inches36 - 60 Inches1.2m - 1.8m91cm - 1.5m91cm - 1.5m
Features
Darkest Night butterfly bush adds moody elegance with its large, purple-black blooms. Upright, slightly outward-facing flowers sit on a mid-size, well-behaved habit that contrasts formal plantings or complements whimsical gardens. It’s striking, yet manageable, and thrives even in heat and drought conditions.
Top reasons to grow Darkest Night butterfly bush:
- Bold flowers
- Lovely fragrance
- Durable
Fragrant FlowerDrought TolerantAttracts:BirdsButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpacing:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mSpread:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:FuschiaFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Excellent for use in perennial beds, wildlife gardens and mixed borders.
Maintenance Notes:Learn to care for your butterfly bush like a pro with our Ultimate Guide to Butterfly Bush.
Cold, wet winters can be really hard on buddleia, so here are a few tips to help your buddleia thrive in your garden:
1. Make sure the soil is well-drained. That place where the plow truck dumps snow in the winter? Not a good idea.
2. Full sun. That's at least 6 hours. No cheating.
3. Plant early in the season. This gives the plants all summer and fall to establish. Fall planting can be chancy in northern regions.
4. Wait until it leafs out in spring before pruning. In some years, you may have to prune it back to the ground. After milder winters, maybe not so much. Avoid fall pruning.Darkest Night™ Buddleia x 'SMNBDMO' USPPAF, Can PBRAF
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