- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 6 Feet
- Mature Spread 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 10
The True Blue Butterfly Bush is an impressive shrub with deep blue flowers. The bell-shaped blue flowers have orange eyes for added visual interest. The flower clusters have a pyramidal form and gently arch in a breeze. Also known as Buddleja x 'Bostulu', this shrub has attractive, silvery-green foliage.
The True Blue Butterfly Bush is appealing to pollinators and fits nicely into a butterfly garden or makes a lovely flowering hedge. Use this impressive flowering plant as a focal point or part of a mass planting for pollinators. Grow True Blue in a container for flexible placement options on a deck or outdoor entertaining area. The True Blue Butterfly Bush grows in zones 5 through 10.
True Blue Butterfly Bush Care
Plant this butterfly bush in full sun. The ideal location will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Provide fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water when the top layer of soil feels dry, and apply a thick layer of mulch to prevent the soil from drying out quickly. Feed the plants every few weeks using a balanced fertilizer.
Trim growth by one-third in the spring when new growth appears. Cutting the branches back cleans up the appearance and encourages a bushier form. Avoid cutting back the shrub in fall, which leaves the shrub more vulnerable to winter damage.
True Blue Butterfly Bush Spacing
True Blue Butterfly Bush plants reach 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Create a continuous hedge and space these plants 4 to 6 feet apart.
True Blue Butterfly Bush Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Blue |
| Flower Description: Blue Shades |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Frost |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Green and Silver Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: True Blue Butterfly Bush |
| Other Name(s): Summer Lilac |
| Scientific Name: Buddleia hybrid 'Bostulu' PP 25,708 |
- SKU:
- 123PLA0034-npn
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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