Species butterfly bush
Violet-purple flowers with yellow stamens on green branch and green foliage background.

butterfly bush

Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple'

Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple') is an amazing plant for the garden! With strong, upright branches clothed with profuse blooms, it boasts an attractive deep violet-purple flower clusters throughout the summer. It's sturdy, tireless and tolerant of numerous conditions, making it ideal for gardeners of all levels. The blooms of butterfly bush 'Nanho Purple' have a unique spicy fragrance and are a great nectar source for butterflies and bees. Plus, it is easy to care for since it is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Butterfly bush 'Nanho Purple' is truly a gardener's delight!

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Lilac to purple with orange throat Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

purple Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,purple

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple') should be watered deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out in between waterings. During the summer growing season, it should be watered about once every week or 10 days, possibly even more frequently during very hot and/or dry weather. In the winter, it should be watered less often, about once every two to three weeks. Pay attention to the soil moisture level and adjust the frequency of watering accordingly.

sunlight

Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple') prefers full sun for 6-8 hours per day. Morning sun or afternoon sun is fine and the plant may even benefit from a short siesta in the shade during hot summer days. Provide your Butterfly bush with a sunny exposure during the growing season and the flowers will reward you with a profusion of blooms.

pruning

It is best to prune Butterfly Bushes (Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple') in late winter or early spring, just before the buds begin to swell. Pruning should be fairly rigorous, removing about a third of the previous year’s growth. This will keep the bush looking full and bushy. However, remember to avoid pruning too much, as it may cause stress or dieback in the plant.

Season

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Harvest Fruit

Harvesting Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple' typically begins in July and continues through September.

Starts Flowering

Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple' typically begins in July and continues through September.

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