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RedCrocus Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush- Vibrant Blue Blooms, Attracts Pollinators, Compact & Bushy, Garden & Container Plant, Full Sun, Easy Care 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush- Vibrant Blue Blooms, Attracts Pollinators, Compact & Bushy, Garden & Container Plant, Full Sun, Easy Care 5 Gallon

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SKU:nsf9872-redcrocus

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Pugster Blue' Butterfly Bush Buddleia davidii 'Pugster Blue'

Description

A compact, mounded shrub featuring vibrant blue flower clusters that attract pollinators. Its abundant blooms provide visual interest from summer to fall, making it an excellent addition to garden borders and butterfly gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, mass plantings, butterfly gardens, and containers. Its compact size suits small spaces while its vitality enhances landscape aesthetics.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Pugster Blue' Butterfly Bush Buddleia davidii 'Pugster Blue'
  • Common Name: Pugster Blue' Butterfly Bush
  • Size & Growth: Typically 2-3 feet tall and wide, with a bushy, rounded form.
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous, ovate green leaves
  • Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing
  • Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially butterflies and bees
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Contains small amounts of toxic compounds; keep away from pets
  • Fragrant: Yes, lightly aromatic flowers
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Lavender, ornamental grasses, and other pollinator-friendly plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space plants 3 feet apart for optimal growth.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, especially during active growth periods.
  • Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity
  • Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Prune in early spring to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care: Mulch around base in colder zones; prune back after winter if necessary.
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery pot
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer for best blooms.
  • Special Care: Provide good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.
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