Botanical profile

Buddleja 'Glass Slippers'

Latin name
Buddleia 'Glass Slippers'
Common name
Butterfly tree 'Glass Slippers'
Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

Buddleia 'Glass Slippers' stands out with its silvery-blue flowers set against velvety gray-green foliage. Compact and elegant, it is ideal for border or container planting. Its fragrant blooms attract butterflies all summer long, adding movement and color to the garden. Resistant to heat and dry conditions, it combines refined beauty with horticultural performance.

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
Blue
Fruiting
Discreet, non-decorative fruiting.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
80 cm to 1 m (31 to 39 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 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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