Timeless! Can be planted throughout the year
Buddleja globosa | Spherical Butterfly Bush
A very unique bloom shape for a butterfly bush... Orange to yellow ball-shaped flowers that spread a very pleasant fragrance. That is the Buddleja globosa. This shrub attracts many butterflies and also bees. Plenty of color and life in your garden!
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Can be planted throughout the year
Inflorescence
The Buddleja globosa, also known as the butterfly bush, blooms from July to August. Instead of panicles, this butterfly bush has ball-shaped flowers that are orange-yellow in color. This is a beautiful addition to any garden, and the shrub stands out due to its unique flowers.
Growth and Pruning
The Buddleja globosa is also an extremely vigorous grower, and the shrub can reach a height of up to two meters in a year. Keep this in mind when planting. The Buddleja globosa should not be pruned back completely like other Buddleja species, as this butterfly bush blooms on old wood.
Butterflies
Of all the plants that attract butterflies, the butterfly bush is the one that attracts the most butterflies when in bloom. This Buddleja globosa attracts many butterflies, but bees also love the flowers.
Location
To achieve the richest possible bloom, the Buddleja globosa butterfly bush should be planted in a sunny location in nutrient-rich soil.
Questions?
Interested in learning more about pruning? Be sure to read our page on tree/shrub maintenance! Of course, feel free to reach out to us. We're happy to help!
Specifications
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Flower color
Orange -
Blooming months
June-August -
Leaf color
Green -
Location
Sun -
Evergreen
Partially evergreen -
Pot size
C3 -
Mature Height
3-4 meters -
Winter Hardiness
Moderately winter-hardy
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