Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Make your space a pollinator sanctuary, or just enjoy some lovely blooms with the Dwarf Dapper® Butterfly Bush Collection. Tiny flowers densely grow in cone-shaped clusters that gently arch. The flowers bloom from summer through fall and are offset by ovate foliage that comes to a point. The collection features three plants, including Buddleia davidii Dapper® Lavender ('Buddaplav’), Pink ('Condappin’), and White ('Dapconwhi’). The plants are identical except for the flower color, which gives them a cohesive and curated appearance.
Butterfly bushes are great for a colorful border or a stunning mixed bed. Group the plants together or plant them in different areas of a yard for a coordinated look. The plants in the Dwarf Dapper® Butterfly Bush Collection grow well in containers, where they take the role of filler. Trim stems to include flowers in arrangements. Their sweet fragrance makes them a favorite of pollinators like butterflies. Feature these plants near a patio, deck, or walkway to fully enjoy the honey-like scent.
Dwarf Dapper® Butterfly Bush Collection Care
Plant these butterfly bushes in full sun and in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. Young plants need consistent water, while acclimated plants can handle some dryness. Water the plants during a drought to support continued blooming. Apply a balanced fertilizer each spring.
Butterfly bushes are herbaceous perennials. Remove damaged growth in early spring before new growth emerges.
Dwarf Dapper® Butterfly Bush Collection Spacing
All of the plants in the Dwarf Dapper® Butterfly Bush Collection stand 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart to create a continuous planting.
Dwarf Dapper® Butterfly Bush Collection Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Light Purple / Lavender
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Frost
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Grey-Green to Mint Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Dwarf Dapper® Butterfly Bush Collection
- Also Known As
- Summer Lilac
- Botanical Name
- Buddleia davidii Lavender 'Buddaplav', Pink 'Condappin', White 'Dapconwhi'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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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