Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Support pollinators and enjoy lovely flowers with Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush. Tiny violet-blue flowers with a slight orange eye grow in clusters. The cone-shaped flower clusters gently arch and continuously bloom from spring through the first heavy frost. Also known as Buddleia x 'Podaras #8’, this butterfly bush boasts silvery-green foliage with serrated edges and a fuzzy texture.
The mounded, spreading form makes the Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush a good pick for beds and borders. Plant this bush in the back of a mixed bed for height and color, or create a low hedge along a fence or shed. Bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies enjoy the flowers, but the plant is generally deer resistant. Grow the Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush in zones 5 through 10.
Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush Care
Plenty of sunlight is necessary for the Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush to thrive, so choose a planting location in full sun. Rich, moist soil that allows drainage is vital. New plants need regular water, but established plants can live in drier conditions. Water during an extended dry period to support growth. A springtime fertilizer application gives the Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush a solid start to the growing season.
Prune the plant in early spring to remove dead and damaged growth. Leave spent growth in place over the winter to protect the crown.
Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush Spacing
The Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush grows 24 to 30 inches tall and wide. Space plants 24 to 30 inches apart for a dense planting.
Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Spacing: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple |
| Flower Description: Blue and Purple Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush |
| Other Name(s): Summer lilac, Orange eye |
| Scientific Name: Buddleja x 'Podaras #8' |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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