
Proven Winners Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x 'Color Choice Pugster Blue'
Compact and captivating, the Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush delivers a season-long spectacle of fragrant, indigo-blue flowers, irresistible to pollinators.
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Installation
About this plant
A true garden gem, Buddleja x 'Color Choice Pugster Blue' stands out with its exceptionally dense, sturdy flower spikes in a rich, vibrant blue. Bred for its superior performance and compact habit, this butterfly bush offers all the appeal of larger varieties in a more manageable size, perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or mass plantings. Enjoy a continuous display of fragrant blooms from early summer until frost, providing an essential nectar source for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its thick, dark green foliage creates a beautiful contrast to the dazzling flowers, adding texture and visual interest to your landscape. Pugster Blue® is not only beautiful but also remarkably resilient, exhibiting excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. Its strong, woody stems ensure a neat, attractive form even after heavy rains, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for vibrant garden color.
Care & maintenance
Prune in early spring to encourage new growth and abundant flowering. Deadheading spent blooms will promote continuous blooming throughout the season. Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 2-3 ft
- Mature width
- 2-3 ft
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium