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Just love love love this plant...so beautiful when it blooms and very easy to take care of...would love to add more to my garden.....
'Summer Skies' Butterfly Bush Buddleia x
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 4' - 5'
Spread: 4' - 5'
Height: 1.2m - 1.5m
Spread: 1.2m - 1.5m
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Details
48 - 60 Inches60 - 72 Inches48 - 60 Inches1.2m - 1.5m1.5m - 1.8m1.2m - 1.5mFeatures
This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. The information on this page is for reference only.
Be bold!
Despite its purple flowers, this splashy variegated butterfly bush is not for shrinking violets. Colorful foliage is very attention-getting and adds an unforgettably bold accent to your landscape from spring through frost. The yellow and green variegation does not burn, even in full sun and is accented with purple flowers through the summer.
Top reasons to grow 'Summer Skies' butterfly bush:
- Variegated foliage makes a strong statement in the landscape
- Keeps its variegation even in full sun
- Purple summer flowers
Fragrant FlowerFoliage InterestHeat TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mSpacing:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mSpread:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Blue-PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:VariegatedHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:A showy accent plant for mixed borders and perennial beds - or try it in a container mixed with colorful summer annuals.
Maintenance Notes:Learn to care for your butterfly bush like a pro with our Ultimate Guide to Butterfly Bush.
Like most variegated plants, occasional reversions to the original green form may occur. These should be pruned out as needed.
PLEASE NOTE: Summer Skies' - Butterfly Bush - Buddleia x is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of OR or WA.
'Summer Skies' Buddleia x USPP 22,465 -
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William Carleton, Mississippi, United States, 11 years ago
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