Butterfly Bush 'Peacock'

‘Peacock’ Butterfly Bush (Buddleja ‘Peacock’). The Buddleia 'Peacock' stands out with its intense rose-purple flowers and glossy dark green foliage. Compact and bushy in appearance, it blooms generously throughout the warm season. Ideal for flowerbeds, borders, and container plantings, it attracts pollinators and offers an effortless colorful display. Robust and undemanding, it is an excellent choice for a vibrant and lively garden. The indicated mature size is 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 feet) in height and 1.2 m (4 feet) in width.

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

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 feet) to organize this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 feet) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants that have compatible light and water needs. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.