| Buddleia x 'SMNBDD' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush features showy panicles of fragrant ruby-red flowers with fuchsia overtones at the ends of the branches from mid summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has grayish green deciduous foliage. The fuzzy narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
A valuable compact garden plant with showy spikes of ruby and fuchsia flowers in late summer when little else blooms; attracts butterflies; may be cut back to the ground each spring as it regrows vigorously, and blooms on new wood; great for small spaces.
Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Top reasons to grow Lo & Behold Ruby Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush:
- Space-saving dwarf habit fits anywhere
- Brightly colored flowers all summer
- Sun-loving and heat tolerant
Companion Plants: Bee Balm, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed, Salvia, Russian Sage
Bloomtime: Summer, Fall
Fragrant Flower
Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Bee Friendly
Deadheading Not Necessary
Heat Tolerant
Common Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
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| More About Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush |
| Height: 24-30 inches |
Spread: 24-30 inches |
Flower Colour: Pink / Purple Shades |
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Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip 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 typical garden 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. Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used 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. |
