Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil Lavender'™ Butterfly Bush

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Butterfly Candy™  'Lil Lavender'™ Butterfly Bush
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Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil Lavender'™ Butterfly Bush

Description

Butterfly Candy™  'Lil' Lavender'™  | Buddleia davidii Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil' Lavender'™ 

Plant HighlightS:

• Growing Zone: 5-11
• Plant Brand: Buddleia Butterfly Candy ™ Series
• Botanical Name: Buddleia davidii Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil' Lavender'™ 
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Lavender
• Flower Fragrance: Yes
• Fall Color: Some
• Type: Perennial
• Mature Height: 2-3'
• Mature Width: 2-3'
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Exposure: Sun
• Soil Needs: Moist well drained, adaptable
• Water Needs: Occasionally, once established  
• Pruning Needs: Spring shaping before spring growth begins
• Awards: Enjoyed by gardeners of all ages
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

  • Pollinator Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Reblooming: Yes
  • Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Welcome to the world of Buddleia Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™, where natural beauty and vibrant colors come together. This extraordinary plant promises to transform your garden into a mesmerizing haven, attracting fluttering butterflies with its alluring blooms. Read on to discover essential care instructions, hardiness zone information, landscape uses, and the perfect companions to enhance the visual appeal of your outdoor oasis.

Care Tips

Buddleia Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™ is known for its easy-care nature, making it a delightful addition to any gardener's collection. Follow these simple care tips to ensure its thriving growth:

  1. Sunlight: Place your Lil' Lavender™ in an area that receives at least 6-8 hours of full sunlight per day, ensuring its optimal bloom production.
  2. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the initial establishment period. Once established, Lil' Lavender™ is drought-tolerant and requires watering only during extended dry spells.
  3. Pruning: To promote vigorous growth and maintain its compact shape, prune your plant in early spring. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming.
  4. Soil and Fertilization: Plant your Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™ in well-drained soil. Add organic matter to enhance soil quality. Feed the plant with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season for abundant blooms.

Hardiness Zone Information: Buddleia Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™ is a hardy perennial that thrives in a wide range of hardiness zones, including zones 4 to 11. Whether you live in a mild or cooler climate, this versatile plant can grace your garden with its captivating presence.

Landscape Uses: The versatility of Buddleia Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™ makes it a cherished addition to various garden settings. Here are some popular landscape uses:

  1. Borders and Flower Beds: Create stunning borders and flower beds by planting Lil' Lavender™ in groups. Its vibrant lavender-colored blooms and silver-green foliage offer an eye-catching display.
  2. Containers and Pots: Elevate your patio or balcony with the enchanting allure of Lil' Lavender™. Place it in containers or pots, allowing its mesmerizing fragrance and pollinator-attracting qualities to enhance your outdoor space.
  3. Butterfly Gardens: Embrace the name Butterfly Candy™ by incorporating this plant into butterfly gardens. Watch in awe as it attracts various butterfly species, adding a touch of liveliness and color to your serene garden space.

Companion Plants: To enhance the visual appeal of your garden and create a harmonious plant community, consider these companion plants that pair beautifully with Buddleia Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™:

  1. Echinacea purpurea: (Purple Coneflower): These vibrant purple flowers complement Lil' Lavender™ beautifully, attracting butterflies and pollinators.
  2. Assorted Miscanthus Grasses: With its vertical plumes of white or beige flowers, Miscanthus creates an exquisite contrast alongside Lil' Lavender™.
  3. Nepeta faassenii: (Catmint): The soft, blue-purple flowers of Catmint Cat's Meow and Cat's Pajama's perfectly complement the allure of Lil' Lavender™, creating a soothing and aromatic combination.

Conclusion: Unleash the beauty of nature in your garden with Buddleia Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™. From its captivating blooms and irresistible fragrance to its easy-care nature and versatile landscape uses, this plant is sure to leave a lasting impression. Transform your outdoor space into a butterfly paradise and enjoy the serenity and charm that Lil' Lavender™ brings. Order yours today and elevate your garden to new heights of beauty and tranquility.

Ordering

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.