| Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Harlequin Butterfly Bush features showy panicles of fragrant purple flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the branches from mid summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has creamy white-variegated grayish green foliage. The fuzzy narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
A valuable garden plant with fragrant purple and orange flowers in late summer when little else blooms; attracts butterflies; may treat as a perennial and cut it back to the ground each spring as it regrows vigorously and blooms on new wood.
Harlequin Butterfly Bush is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Bloomtime: Summer, Fall
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Bee Friendly
Fragrant Flower
Long Bloomer
Companion Plants: Bee Balm, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed, Salvia, Russian Sage
Common Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
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| More About Harlequin Butterfly Bush |
| Height: 5-6 ft |
Spread: 5 ft |
Flower Colour: Purple / Orange Shades |
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Very late to break dormancy in spring. May die back to ground in colder climates. Blooms on new wood. Heavy pruning is not needed, but may be trimmed in spring after new growth emerges, if desired. Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Harlequin Butterfly Bush should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Harlequin Butterfly Bush makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
