Trees and shrubs

'Buzz Sky Blue' Butterfly Bush

Buddleja

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Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Zone 5

Discover the plant

Common nameButterfly bush
FamilyScrophulariaceae
GenusButterfly bush
CultivarBuzz Sky Blue
TypeShrub
Botanical nameBuddleja

Butterfly Bush 'Buzz Sky Blue' (Buddleja 'Buzz Sky Blue'). With its unique and bright sky-blue flowers, the Buddleja 'Buzz Sky Blue' adds a soft and refreshing touch to outdoor spaces. Like all members of the Buzz series, it is compact, well-suited to confined spaces, and very free-flowering. Ideal for attracting pollinators, it grows in full sun, tolerates dry soils well, and stands out for its ease of cultivation and long summer flowering period. The indicated adult size is 1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches) in height and 1.2 m (4 feet) in width.

To plant the 'Buzz Sky Blue' butterfly bush, choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained. Water the root ball before planting it and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the ground is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 feet) to arrange this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.

Arbre aux papillons ‘Buzz Sky Blue’ (Buddleja)

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

'-28°C

Watering

Moderate watering

Soil type

Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)

Width / spread

1.2 m (4 feet)

Flower color

Blue

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

fast

Growth habit

Dwarf

Bloom period

Summer

Fruiting

Small brown capsules after flowering.

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.