Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Shrub
- Large flowers start pink at the base, transitioning to purple!
- Unique blooms look like scoops of ice cream.
- In Check® - sets little to no seeds in the garden.
- Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, & overall easy to grow.
- Zones 5-10, sun, 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: OR, WA
Description
Details
Patent: PPAF; CBRAF
Common name: Butterfly bush, summer lilac
Zone: 5 -10
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours)
Height x width: 2-3' x 2-3'
Flower color: Pink, purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Space savers, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, low flammability, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container-friendly, best for beginners, low maintenance, pollinator-friendly
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 does not tolerate wet conditions for any period of time.
Spacing: Minimum 1-2' apart.
Fertilizing: Little needed; if desired, apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring. Do not fertilize in fall.
Winterizing: In fall, plants can be trimmed lightly if desired but save major pruning for spring. 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.
Upon arrival the plant was just about dead but went ahead and planted in pots hoping they would come back, we'll still nothing 😢 😔 I know it's a hit & miss when you order plants online but there goes $50
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These came in great shape for being 100+ degrees outside daily.
Exceptional packaging to keep plants from getting damaged.
Will buy again soon. Great seller :)
Plants arrived dried out but the company immediately shipped out replacements which arrived quickly and healthy. Very happy with my experience!
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Purchased 4 plants to test this company out. I do a ton of mail order bc nurseries don’t have varieties I like. Anyhow it was as if these plants hadn’t been watered in weeks all the soil fell out bc they were bone dry. For a premium plant )proven winners) $24 for a quart size and only room 3 days to arrive from purchase date there 100% should have been water in the cans. Purchased a $17 2 gallon plant with free shipping and it was healthy, lush and beautiful. Photo for comparison plant on left is great garden plant. Go to garden crossings, Walmart, anywhere else. They arrive well kept not dead and under watered. Extremely disappointed as I was excited to try this company.
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We ordered this bush, and other varieties, as our season for growing was coming to an end. They all arrived very healthy. We left them outside for two days before planting everything. We have been below freezing multiple times now and it is only the beginning of November. It has also been very dry this year. The plant looks great! We have lots of deer, and they are ignoring them.
The box arrived uptown. The plants pretty much dried out since the soil was where it was supposed to be.
Too bad the outside wasn’t clearly marked which end was supposed to be up.
Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush - Buddleia
Also looked very bad I waited a week kept them in the shade and nearly every leaf has fallen off. It’s like they were not watered and left in the blazing sun. They are pretty crispy.
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Almost a month after these were planted, they are doing well. Not much growth but already flowering. These were put in the ground around July 1st in sandy/loamy soil. Looking forward to hopefully many years of flowers and butterflies
I’m not sure if this butterfly bush will recover but I ran to the door when they were delivered under my shaded porch. They didn’t sit there for longer than five minutes and when I opened the box I was shocked to see the two butterfly bushes dead/dying. I will not be buying online for plants again.
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When my first shipment arrived, during a heat wave, crunchy at best, Great Gardens sent a second identical shipment which arrived quickly and in great condition.
I have only had positive experiences with this company and with all of the plants I have ordered from them.
Healthy plant. Excited to watch it grow
The two pugster sorbet alreayd died!
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Arrived completely dead
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It isn't your fault, but my plants were delivered to a wrong address (thank goodness for the kindness of the lady to whom the box was delivered - she texted me and arranged for pick up). The butterfly bushes were beaten up pretty badly but with some babying seem to have recovered. Now that they are in the ground, we shall see how they do!
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Fast delivery, i received it within 4 days of ordering. Came in great condition. I like that they now box the plant horizontally, knowing FedEx will put it that way in their truck. In the past, my plants had a lot of soil missing and broken stems, but not with this newer method of shipping.
I just planted the shrubs I ordered. So it's a little premature for a review. But all four plants were in great shape. I can't wait until all four shrubs are bigger and have bloomed. I love butterfly bushes!
Bought because I had never seen one available locally. Then, of course, they show up a month later at Lowe’s — but a much bigger plant (5x the size?) for about the same price. Just my luck. I learned my lesson.
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.
The plants looked great when i unpacked them.
My opinion of this butterfly bush is yet to determined. The small shrub arrived very healthy. It was planted according to directions. Unfortunately my zone 6B is experiencing cold snaps and caused the leaves to die. I have been covering it at night and an hoping to salvage it. It is in a good spot so I have faith it will recuperate.
How long does it take for this plant to grow too maturity 2 to 3 feet
It's hard to say for certain, since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, fertilizing, and not least of all, the type of plant you purchased - all come into play. Perhaps you're familiar with the old saying about plants: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. Plants generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. With proper care, most perennials and shrubs should grow anywhere from several inches to several feet a year once they are established.
Is this plant patented ?
Yes, Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush is patented. You can find that information and more in the "Details" tab.
How does it do in containers?
Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush has a compact nature, reaching 2-3 feet tall and wide at maturity, which makes it an ideal choice for container gardening. You can check out other great options for planting in containers here:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/12-small-shrubs-for-growing-in-containers/
Does it bloom year round?
Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush blooms in summer and fall. You'll be able to enjoy the highly fragrant blooms for several months!