Landscape Notes: ‘Lavender Cupcake’ Butterfly Bush, Buddleia is a dwarf Butterfly bush that is perfect for adding color in smaller spaces. It has a long bloom period ant attracts many butterflies to the garden. This is an outstanding late summer specimen for garden borders or perennial plantings, and is especially useful for naturalizing.
Exposure/Culture: ‘Lavender Cupcake’ Butterfly Bush, Buddleia prefers full sun, well drained, moist, organic soils, but is adaptable and durable. Prune heavily in the early spring, since flowers form on current season’s growth.
Other Notes: ‘Lavender Cupcake’ Butterfly Bush, Buddleia will be loaded with purple flowers that have a honey scented fragrance, sure to attract butterflies from all directions. It is virtually pest free and easy to care for. Watch your garden come alive with butterflies when using this plant!
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Genus |
Buddleia |
Species |
’Lavender Cupcake’ |
Container Size |
1 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Mature Height |
3 to 4 Feet |
Mature Spread |
4 to 5 Feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
5-10 |
Mature Form |
Dwarf, Spreading |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
Purple |
Fall Color |
N/A |
Bloom Period |
Spring to Late Summer |