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Description

  • Fragrant flowers provide continuous blooms from summer to frost!
  • Loved by butterflies but unbothered by deer.
  • Compact habit is perfect for smaller spaces.
  • Resilient and trouble-free, perfect for beginners.
  • Zones 5-9, sun, 2.5' tall x 2.5' wide at maturity.

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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Hand-picked at our greenhouse

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Arrives as young plant

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Description Butterfly bush (Buddleia) keeps getting better and better with Lo and Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr'. This updated selection is more compact, requires little maintenance, and provides four months of continuous blooms! Blue spiked flowers rise above silver-hued foliage in early summer and continue to bloom until fall. The colorful and fragrant blooms are a beacon for butterflies.Growing only 1.5 - 2.5' with a tailored mounding habit, this flowering shrub can easily fit in smaller spaces. It is tough and vigorous, effortlessly enduring sun, drought, heat, humidity, and deer. It grows well in containers or as a border, but we suggest planting it in masses for dramatic effect! Details Botanical name: Buddleia 'Blue Chip Jr.'
Patent #: PP 26,581
Common name: Butterfly bush
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 1.5-2.5' tall and wide
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer, early fall
Features: Space savers. rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, massing, small spaces, pollinator gardens
How To Grow Soil: Butterfly bushes require very well-drained, even dry, soils. Do not amend or add anything to the soil at planting time, as this can cause serious drainage problems. In clay soil, plant butterfly bush so they are slightly above the soil.
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Low to average watering; soil can even be dry once established. Butterfly bush does not tolerate wet conditions for any period.
Spacing: 1.5 - 3 feet
Fertilizing: Little needed; if desired, apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: In fall, plants can be trimmed lightly, but save major pruning for spring. Do not fertilize in fall, and if mulching, do not apply heavily at the base of the plant.
Maintenance & pruning: Butterfly bushes are best pruned in spring, once the new growth has emerged. At that point, cut just above where big, healthy buds appear. Give butterfly bushes plenty of time to emerge in spring, especially in colder climates - this may take several weeks, even if other plants in your yard are already leafing out.

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Learn how to grow butterfly bushes in containers, why your plant isn't blooming, when to prune them, and everything else you need to know to grow butterfly bushes like a pro.

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N.G. (Michigan)

Butterfly

Bushes arrived in very good condition.planted both bushes same day.after about ten days,they are thriving.Would buy them again.

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B.C. (Ohio)

Great plants

Everything is planted and growing.

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S.Q. (Kentucky)

Beautiful

I love my bushes they are amazing and beautiful! They bring me joy! Thank you

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A.R. (California)

Butterfly Bushes

I bought 3. They are starting to come around. Only one seems like its struggling, but have faith it will be fine.

Hello! Our team is always here to help. If you'd like to send us photos, we can take a look at what might be happening to your struggling plant. Please email pictures of the plants to claims@greatgardenplants.com, making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. Happy Gardening!
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K. (Connecticut)

Looking good!

I planted a row of Blu Chip Jr buddleias ( I alternated them with shortie pink ones I purchased somewhere else) in front of a newly installed split rail fence.On the other side of the fence I planed four different clematis.If all goes as planned the buddleias will form a low hedge and the clematis will flower above them. Blue Chip plants are doing well, a bit of new growth even.They are mulched and I water frequently if there are a few days without rain.

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FAQs

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'Blue Chip' stays under three feet tall without any pruning, and blooms continuously from mid summer to frost without deadheading.

How big do blue chip butterfly bushes get? ›

'Blue Chip' stays under three feet tall without any pruning, and blooms continuously from mid summer to frost without deadheading.

How do you prune a lo and behold blue chip butterfly bush? ›

The warmer your climate, the more you should cut back your butterfly bush each spring. Even dwarf varieties like our Lo & Behold® series still need pruning – you'll just be cutting back less than you would on a variety that reaches 8' tall.

Is lo and behold butterfly bush invasive? ›

Dennis Werner of NCSU and is non-invasive and approved for sale in Oregon and Washington. Notable features: Proven Winners, fragrant, deer resistant, drought tolerant, long blooming, deadheading not required.

What is the lifespan of a butterfly bush? ›

Typically, a butterfly bush will live about 10 years. You may find some plants that live longer than that, but it's a rare case. Proper care of a butterfly bush will help it live longer and thrive in your garden.

Does a butterfly bush need to be cut down every year? ›

Butterfly bushes do not need to be pruned every year. In fact, you only need to prune them when they get too large for the space allotted. But since butterfly bushes only bloom on new growth many gardeners prune them severely each spring to encourage lots of new growth and lots of flowers.

What happens if you don't cut back a butterfly bush? ›

But without regular pruning, butterfly bushes can become sparse, and flowering can diminish, leaving next to nothing for pollinators. So keep pruning to keep the butterflies coming to your garden for years to come!

What month do you prune butterfly bushes? ›

Butterfly bushes should be cut back to a foot tall to promote new growth and the best blooms. You can cut the shrub back to ground level; however, you take the risk of late frost or freeze killing new growth and losing the plant. Hard pruning is done in late February or early March depending on your climate.

What are the negatives of the butterfly bush? ›

So while the butterfly bush may appear to attract many butterflies to your yard, it can inadvertently damage the local ecosystem by spreading into natural areas and crowding out the native plants crucial to butterfly life cycles.

Do butterfly bushes attract mosquitoes? ›

The Asian tiger mosquito is attracted to flowering butterfly bushes, giving mosquito control officials another tool to monitor and trap the insect that can transmit pathogens, causing potentially deadly diseases, a new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study shows.

How do I keep my butterfly bush blooming all summer? ›

You need to deadhead it: Deadheading works very well when it comes to enticing new blooms on the butterfly bush. Once the blooms start to look dry and slightly withered, it starts to look a bit sad, and you can give the shrub a chance to push out another round of blooms with some thorough deadheading.

What is the difference between a butterfly bush and a dwarf butterfly bush? ›

Butterfly bushes come in 2 general categories- a “larger” size that grows between 3 to 5 feet in width and 5 to 10 feet in height and the “dwarf” size that grows between 2 to 4 feet in width and 2 to 4 feet in height. There are various colors and bloom shapes that come in both categories.

How do you winterize a butterfly bush? ›

Move the container to a location that is frost-free but cool. Continue to water sparingly throughout winter. Gradually reintroduce the plant to the outdoors when soil temperatures warm up. Replant the butterfly bush in prepared soil in the ground after all danger of frost has passed.

How long does it take for a butterfly bush to grow to full size? ›

It is a very fast-growing plant that usually reaches maturity within a single growing season, but some wariness is warranted, as this plant self-seeds so readily that it is considered a noxious weed in some regions.

How much room does a butterfly bush need? ›

Spacing: Space plantss 5 to 10 feet apart depending on the variety. Plant dwarf varieties closer together. Planting: Plant in early spring or fall. If planting in midsummer in hot climates, be sure to provide plenty of water and even some afternoon shade.

Can I keep a butterfly bush small? ›

For non-dwarf butterfly bushes, cut back to 12 to 24 inches and remove any dead or broken branches. (Or cut back nearly to the ground. Butterfly bushes will still resprout and bloom!) For dwarf types such as 'Blue Chip' and 'Buzz', cut back by at least half the height in early spring.

Are butterfly bushes good for your yard? ›

Although eye-catching, hardy, and seemingly helpful to butterflies and other pollinators, Butterfly Bush is far from beneficial; in fact it's actually an invasive species that can impair the health of our local ecosystems.

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