1 Gal. Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) Live Shrub, Blue Flowers

A:  Hello, thank you for asking. We are happy to help! We recommend waiting until the hotter temperatures are over. Planting shrubs and perennials in the fall is a wonderful time to establish more beautiful plants into your garden and landscape. The weather conditions of the season are perfect for establishing a healthy root system for a quick and easy transition into your garden beds. With reliable rainfall, short, bright days, and cool temperatures, your plants will get off to a good start and be ready to blossom for the garden season ahead. I hope this helps! If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out to us at 734-654-7485! Kind Regards, Allie

A:  Hi Sarlett ~ Great question! Generally, dormant plants do not require much light in winter. Butterfly bushes need perfect drainage. Their roots are sensitive to rotting, and if they spend any amount of time in wet soil, they can be set back or even die. They can grow in clay soil, but need to be planted a few inches above soil level. This creates a small “hill” that encourages water to drain away from the plant rather than settle around it. If mulching in winter, go ahead and mulch your beds, but give your butterfly bush a bit of clearance, and never mulch all the way up to the main stems. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns. You can email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or chat with us online! We are happy to help! ~ Cori

A:  Hi Wanda ~ Thanks for asking! Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) is hardy to zone 9. Butterfly bushes need perfect drainage. Their roots are sensitive to rotting, and if they spend any amount of time in wet soil, they can be set back or even die. They can grow in clay soil, but need to be planted a few inches above soil level. This creates a small “hill” that encourages water to drain away from the plant rather than settle around it.The warmer your climate, the more you should cut back your butterfly bush each spring. Left unpruned, large butterfly bushes can become “second story” plants: their flowers form way up at the top so you can’t enjoy them unless you have a second-story window. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns. You can email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or chat with us online! We are happy to help! ~ Cori

A:  If it’s full sun and if the temperature is hot.  Should be ok.  

A:  Hi Leenaud, Thank you for asking. Pugster Blue butterfly bush requires full sun (6 or more hours daily). You'll need plants that grow in Part Shade for a location that gets 4 hours of sun daily. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns. You can email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or chat with us online! We are happy to help! Best regards, Cori

A:  Mine died did not nake the trip