Can butterfly bush be kept small?
If you’re looking for a smaller butterfly bush size, try a dwarf variety, which are in the 2 to 3-foot range. Yearly pruning will help keep the size of your butterfly bush manageable.
What is the smallest dwarf butterfly bush?
Pink Micro Chip
Lo & Behold® ‘Pink Micro Chip’ is the smallest member yet of this series of award-winning dwarf butterfly bush. It’s a tiny and tidy mound of orchid-pink flower spikes, with a cute pincushion-like habit that makes it perfect for including in perennial gardens.
Does dwarf butterfly bush spread?
Do butterfly bushes spread? Yes, they do. The wild species Buddleia davidii spreads rapidly, invading riverbanks, reforested areas, and open fields.
How fast does a dwarf butterfly bush grow?
Blue Chip stays under 3 feet without any pruning in most climates, but may reach up to 6 feet in warmer areas. It blooms continuously from mid-summer to mid-fall and is sterile so will not set seedlings….We no longer grow this plant.
| Botanical Pronunciation | BUD-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Do you have to cut back a butterfly bush?
When to Prune a Butterfly Bush Generally, most butterfly bush pruning should take place during the winter months, in warmer climates, while the plant is dormant. However, the butterfly bush can also be pruned in the spring with no ill effects. Just make sure you wait until the threat of frost has passed.
Is lo and behold butterfly bush invasive?
Non-invasive. Dwarf, spreading habit. Deer-resistant.
Where is the best place to plant a butterfly bush?
full sun
Light: Butterfly bushes grow and flower best in full sun. They will grow fine in part shade, especially in warmer climates, but their flowering may be reduced. Soil: Butterfly bushes are not particular about the soil conditions, as long as it drains well. Poorly-drained soils can cause root rot.
Should you cut back a butterfly bush?
Butterfly bushes do not need to be pruned every year. In fact, you only need to prune them when they get too large for the space allotted. But since butterfly bushes only bloom on new growth many gardeners prune them severely each spring to encourage lots of new growth and lots of flowers.
Are butterfly bushes toxic to dogs?
Although butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are not edible, they are no more toxic than any garden plant. They should be safe to plant where children, dogs, cats, and other animals live. In fact, butterfly bushes are deer resistant. They attract and feed nectar to hummingbirds and butterflies.