Butterfly bushes (Buddleja)

Butterfly bushes

Butterfly bushes, as their name suggests, regularly attract butterflies wherever they are grown. They produce nectar with high sugar levels, which brings in butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Examples were first imported from China to the UK in the 1890s but they have since been cultivated and grown globally. Their prolific flower spikes reseed easily and become semi-invasive in some areas.

Scientific classification

Genus

Butterfly bushes (Buddleja)

Family

Figwort

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

61 cm to 91 cm

Plant Height

90 cm to 1.2 m

Spread

2.5 cm

Flower Size

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Care Guide for Butterfly bushes

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Butterfly bushes thrives in well-drained soil and shows drought tolerance when established. Watering every 1-2 weeks meets its moderate moisture needs. Best grown outdoors, butterfly bushes benefits from natural rainfall during the growing season, promoting health and water conservation.

Propagation: Butterfly bushes can be propagated using softwood cuttings in spring or hardwood cuttings in late autumn. Successful propagation requires well-drained soil, humidity, and indirect sunlight. Cuttings need a node below the soil and at least one leaf pair above. Seed propagation may require stratification.

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Care Guide for Butterfly bushes