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

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  • Full sun, zones: 5-9, grows 2 ft. tall and 2-3 ft. wide
  • Fragrant; attracts pollinators; resist deer and rabbits
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Enhance your garden area with this Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) Live Shrub from Proven Winners. It grows up to 2-ft. tall and 3-ft. wide when it matures. Great for containers, landscapes and as garden accents, this drought-tolerant, full sun plant offers full blooms and tough stems to last during Winter. This Buddleia attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds while deterring certain pests such as rabbits and deer.
  • 2-ft. tall and two to 3-ft. wide at maturity
  • Drought tolerant
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Full sun (8 hours) required
  • Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • 1 Gal. shrubs are 6-14 in. tall and about 1-year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
  • Shrubs shipped from November through April will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped April through October will arrive green or in bloom
  • Clematis works well as a border plant, in a container, as part of a landscape or as a specimen or focal point, it also does well in perennial gardens and mixed borders
  • To introduce the most unique, highest quality plants, Proven Winners are tested for years in gardens across the world, our plants are unsurpassed in terms of flowering, growth and garden performance
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Q:When I get this plant when is it good to plant its July so I am asking for some help
by|Jul 6, 2023
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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

by|Aug 29, 2023
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    Q:In the spot where I want to plant it, I get a full 8 hours of direct sun in the summer. However, in winter it gets no sun. Does that matter, does it need a full 8 hours of sun in winter? I live in Sacramento, CA
    by|Jun 7, 2023
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    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

    by|Jun 19, 2023
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      Q:will this survive the heat of arizona in zone 9-9A
      by|May 31, 2023
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      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

      by|Jun 1, 2023
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        Q:If it gets only 4 hrs of sun, am I asking for a disappointment? ?
        by|Mar 28, 2023
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        A:  If it’s full sun and if the temperature is hot.  Should be ok.  

        by|Mar 29, 2023

          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

          by|Jun 2, 2023

            A:  Mine died did not nake the trip

            by|Aug 25, 2023
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              The plants arrived a little beat up, but alive. Brought them around in the pots they came in (which were extremely dry) and planted as directed. They're doing OK now.
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                Growing well, just beginning to bud
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                Wow!!
                Purchased my Pugster on the sad sack discount area in June 2021- It was 1/2 price and crossed my fingers. Well, not only did it survive-it thrived and out performed everything else in my little strip garden this year. So impressed!
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                  Beautiful! Love it!
                  It arrived well packaged. Planted April 11th and now have a nice big and beautiful flower cluster with more coming in..
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                    Well packed & great condition!...
                    Well packed & great condition!
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                    Just okay
                    It arrived well packaged, and moist, but it's a slightly scrawny for the price. It has few buds on it so hopefully it blooms a little before winter.
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                      I bought eight (8) of these plants and planted them in September. They are all doing very well a...
                      I bought eight (8) of these plants and planted them in September. They are all doing very well and butterflies of all types love the flowers. I took these photos after a full bloom and before I had deadheaded the bushes. They don't really need to be deadheaded but they do look better. The butterflies surprised me before I could get the work done. I plant to buy some more for a community service project I am working on.
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                        My Proven Winners Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) arrived in perfect condition due to the ...
                        My Proven Winners Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) arrived in perfect condition due to the compact shipping box designed to keep the plant intact and safe. The soil was still moist and it was obvious that the plant suffered no trauma from being in the mail. As soon as I opened the box, I was greeted by one perfect intense purple blue bloom. The leaves were a rich, healthy dark green with new silvery green growth at the end of each stem. I waited a few days to let the plant acclimate to its new environment and then I planted it into a larger pot. It has been over two weeks now and my Pugster is thriving. I definitely recommend purchasing this beautiful plant from Home Depot.
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                        The Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush is a new variety that stays smaller than the standard 5'+ shrubs ...
                        The Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush is a new variety that stays smaller than the standard 5'+ shrubs but they have the same size large blooms as their predecessor. Descriptions say this is a "true blue" flower, but I consider it more of a purple-blue. They are not invasive and they do not need to be deadheaded. In my opinion, a perfect plant! I can't wait to see the butterflies flitting around in Spring. The plants arrived in good condition. They are in the ground and, while they are still young, they are starting to bloom. I bought 8 for a new landscaping project and I love them. They are going to be incredible when mature. I am the President of my local garden club so my yard has to look good and I am very happy with this purchase.
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                        Arrived in good condition. Lots of new growth after a few weeks, and we'll likely be seeing some ...
                        Arrived in good condition. Lots of new growth after a few weeks, and we'll likely be seeing some flowers soon after. I how they arrived packed with the little clear "apron" around the pot to keep the dirt inside. Much better than wrapping in paper, which is how some of the PW plants have come. The plant was a bit wilted from the heat, but recovered nicely once it was deboxed and watered. Because of our nematode problems in Florida, I don't plant buddleia in the ground, so they went into some nice 12" pots I have. Can’t wait to see the lovely blue blooms!
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                        Mature Height (ft.)4-64-64-6Less than 4
                        Hardiness Zone5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)
                        Additional CharacteristicsDeer Resistant, Drought TolerantDeer Resistant, Drought TolerantDeer Resistant, Drought TolerantAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
                        Sun ToleranceFull SunFull SunFull SunFull Sun
                        Common Name FamilyButterfly BushButterfly BushButterfly BushButterfly Bush
                        Pet FriendlyUnsafe for PetsUnsafe for PetsUnsafe for PetsSafe for Cats, Safe for Dogs
                        Water RequirementsTwice a weekTwice a weekTwice a weekWhen soil is dry
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