Botanical profile

Buddleia 'Chrysalis Purple'

Latin name
Buddleia 'Chrysalis Purple'
Common name
Butterfly bush 'Chrysalis Purple'
Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

Buddleia 'Chrysalis Purple' offers abundant blooms of intense purple flowers on a very compact shrub, ideal for small spaces. Suitable for containers and borders, it blooms continuously throughout the warm season. Highly attractive to butterflies, it tolerates drought and heat well. A perfect choice for a vibrant and lasting touch even in the smallest corners of the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Purple
Fruiting
Dried fruits formed after flowering.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dwarf
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 inches)
Width
0.6 m (2 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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