Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Shrub
- Super colorful & space-saving butterfly bush.
- Months of blooms without trimming or deadheading.
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies!
- Neat, cushion-like habit.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 2.5' tall x 2.5' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Butterfly bush
Patient: PP 32,399
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours
Height x width: 2.5' tall and wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer, early fall
Features: Space savers, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, flower gardens, butterfly and hummingbird gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun - at least six hours of bright sun each day is necessary for healthy plants and abundant blooms.
Water: Low to average watering; soil can even be dry once established. Butterfly bush do not tolerate wet conditions for any period of time.
Spacing: 2.5 - 3 feet
Fertilizing: Little needed; if desired, apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: In fall, plants can be trimmed lightly if desired, but save major pruning for spring. Do not fertilize in fall, and if mulching, do not apply heavily at the base of the plant.
Maintenance & pruning: Butterfly bushes are best pruned in spring, once the new growth has begun to emerge. At that point, cut just above where big, healthy buds appear. Give butterfly bushes plenty of time to emerge in spring, especially in colder climates - this may take several weeks, even if other plants in your yard are already leafing out.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
My Lo and Behold "Ruby Chip" butterfly bushes arrived today, and they all look good with healthy blooms on them. As usual, my plants arrived quickly and were carefully wrapped. My only complaint is that the description said the blooms are pink and the picture on the plant tag definitely shows pink blooms but mine are clearly purple. I have a specific spot in my garden for these which does not include a plant with purple flowers. A bit disappointed!
I ordered and received 4 lovely plants. They were beautifully packed and the instructions were very helpful. They have been in the ground for several weeks now and are doing well. Since it is fall, I will not be able to enjoy the beautiful flowers until next spring/summer.
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Flourishing after a couple of weeks.
I bought this butterfly
I bought a butterfly bush from them that cost $30 plus. What I received was a bush in a 3” pot. WHAT A HUGE RIP OFF!! I will never buy anything from them again!
bush which cost $30.00 and received a bush which came in a 3” pot! WHAT A RIP OFF! I won’t ever buy another plant from them!
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. https://butterflybushes.com/pages/our-plant-sizes
The plant came in excellent condition and is growing well
The butterfly bushes are already blooming and growing fast.
The two dwarf butterfly bushes are cute. Planted them right away and they’re doing great. Now it’s fall so I’ll protect them against frost with a layer of leaves and mulch. Can’t wait until summer and see them grow and bloom.
I have been with your company for 4 years never have I seen anything like it
Hello! We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of any plants in question to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
I purchased in early fall and have potted them in a raised bed buried to the top of the pots for overwintering. They are doing wonderfully and I have no doubt they will be in great shape for their permanent homes this spring.
We’ll see --plant isn’t dead, but arrived looking awful. I will order from another company next time, as this was not impressive.
Amazing quality and very well packaged. Ordered and received two each. You can't realize the quality of these two plants unless you have received very poor quality. Ordered five from a dealer on ETSY and they can't compare to these two plants. One was 2 1/2 inches tall which should have been a Pugster Amethyst but has bloomed twice and all white. All five plants had a fungus and required several treatments with a fungicide but now all clear. These two plants have several buds ready to bloom and extremely healthy. Wilted a little from the trip but will improve as I have all four plants that I received in a shaded area. Will order from this company many times. THANKS
I’m consistently disappointed with “Great Garden Plants.” While they have varieties that can be hard to find elsewhere, by the time the specimens arrive at my home in Los Angeles, they are usually in pretty terrible shape compared with other growers I’ve ordered from who get plants to me looking better than if I bought them at a nursery. As such, I will probably steer clear of ordering from GGP again.
Plant arrived in a timely fashion, was in excellent shape, and I was notified when it had been shipped, that it was due to arrive on a certain day, and that it had actually arrived on my doorstep. Fantastic service and I would certainly use you again.
Already attracted butterflies!
Plants arrived in great condition and within two months were covered in beautiful blooms. Lots of new growth as well. Highly recommend!
Miniature scrubs that can stand Hugh heat
Yes, our dwarf butterfly bushes will tolerate quite high heat.
I live in zone 7. Could I still plant dwarf butterfly bushes now or wait until spring?
In general, it's best to plant butterfly bushes in the spring. They're not very tolerant of cold winter temperatures, and if their roots are not established before winter, you'll experience quite a bit of die off.
Can this planted in a container or does it do better in the ground?
They grow well in containers and in the ground! Check out this blog from our sister site on how to grow them in containers: https://butterflybushes.com/blogs/inspiration-and-information/can-buddleia-grow-in-pots
How big are these small butterfly bushes when shipped?
We have two sizes of the Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush, 1 quart and 1 gallon. The 1 quart is generally 5 inches, multi branched. The 1 gallon is 8-10 " tall.