Botanical profile

Buddleja 'Grand Cascade'

Latin name
Buddleia 'Grand Cascade'
Common name
Butterfly Bush 'Grand Cascade'
Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' impresses with its long, drooping panicles of lavender flowers, which can exceed 30 cm in length. This cultivar, with its broad, supple habit, evokes a veritable floral cascade in summer. Very floriferous and fragrant, it attracts butterflies in abundance. Ideal for spacious beds or as a stand-alone plant, it adds a spectacular effect to any landscape.

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
Lavender
Fruiting
Elongated, unattractive dried fruits.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
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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