Botanical profile

Buddleja 'Gold Drop'

Latin name
Buddleia 'Gold Drop'
Common name
Butterfly Bush 'Gold Drop'
Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

Buddleia 'Gold Drop' is a small, bright shrub with golden-yellow foliage that contrasts with its purple flowers. Ultra-compact, it's perfect for small spaces and potted plants. Its summer blooms attract pollinators while providing a unique, decorative touch. Easy to grow in well-drained, sunny soil, it adds a unique golden touch to 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
YELLOW
Fruiting
Few capsules, barely visible.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dwarf
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1 m (3 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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