Guinevere Butterfly Bush is a fragrant flowering shrub grown in zones 5-9. It grows up to 6ft tall and attracts butterflies with its pink blooms.
Guinevere Butterfly Bush
Guinevere Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Guinevere') is a beautiful and fragrant shrub that is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to thrive in a variety of growing conditions.
Guinevere Butterfly Bush typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet and a width of 6-10 feet. It has a dense, upright habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are produced in abundance in the mid-summer to fall and are about 4-6 inches long. They are a deep purple-black color and have a sweet fragrance.
Guinevere Butterfly Bush is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Water Guinevere Butterfly Bush regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Guinevere Butterfly Bush is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Guinevere Butterfly Bush can also be used to create hedges and screens.
Here are some additional tips for growing Guinevere Butterfly Bush:
- Prune Guinevere Butterfly Bush in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Protect Guinevere Butterfly Bush from deer and rabbits, which may damage the foliage.
Here are some specific examples of how Guinevere Butterfly Bush can be used in the landscape:
- As a specimen plant, Guinevere Butterfly Bush can be used to create a focal point in the garden. It can be planted in the center of a lawn, near a patio or deck, or in a prominent location along a walkway.
- Guinevere Butterfly Bush can also be planted in groups to create a stunning display of color and fragrance. Groups of three to five plants are ideal for creating a bold and eye-catching focal point.
- Guinevere Butterfly Bush can also be used to create borders. When planted in a row, Guinevere Butterfly Bush can create a beautiful and fragrant border that will add interest and definition to the landscape.
- Guinevere Butterfly Bush can also be grown in containers. This makes it a versatile option for patios, decks, and balconies. When growing Guinevere Butterfly Bush in a container, be sure to choose a pot that is large enough to accommodate the plant's mature size and that has drainage holes.
- Guinevere Butterfly Bush can also be used to create hedges and screens. Its dense, upright habit and abundant blooms make it a good choice for creating a privacy screen or hedge.
No matter how you choose to use it, Guinevere Butterfly Bush is a beautiful and versatile plant that will add a touch of beauty and fragrance to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
