Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDSKYBL'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Fragrant, Deer-resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, Container Friendly |
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| Hardiness Zone | 5a to 9b |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Height | |
| Width | |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Preferred Soil | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading |
| Blooms In | Fall, Summer |
| Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Suitable Space | Outdoors |
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| Cultivar | |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, PR, WA |
Description
Add a plant you can feel great about this season! For deliciously cool-toned lavender-blue blooms and silvery, gray-green foliage, the naturally dwarf Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDSKYBL') can't be beat.
Stunning, 6-inch spikes of clustered blossoms arch up and above the graceful, elliptical foliage. You won't be the only one who is impressed by these showy blooms! The Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bushes are compact, woody perennials that have an incredible allure to pollinators. They are nectar powerhouses and attract butterflies, Hummingbirds, and honeybees.
With blooms that last from summer through fall, planting these will provide a critical nectar resource for Monarch butterflies as they prepare for their annual migration. You can add them into a fully integrated Butterfly Garden complete with Host Plants for caterpillars.
This improved cultivar won't get lanky, leggy, or self-seed. It simply performs beautifully for you, year after year. The flowers smell terrific, too.
With a mounded form, the compact Buzz™ Sky Blue is easy to grow and quite hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9. The play of the mounded form and the dramatic blue flower spikes bring excitement to your garden design. Enjoy watching the play of butterflies feasting from the laden blooms!
Planting and Application:
Buzz™ Sky Blue is a joy in almost any sunny location. They stay small enough to use as a facer for taller shrubs and hedges and make a dynamic border plant! Growing 3-4 feet in height and width, the airy branching won't block your view. Deer don't prefer the taste, so they are rarely damaged. a great choice as an addition to your garden border.
Enliven established evergreen trees with these beautiful, hard-working plants. Create a raised bed on the sunny side of your tree and use multiple plants in a loose, zigzagging planting pattern. You'll be thrilled with the added color and charm. Greet guests by planting several along your walkway. Use at the corners of your veggie patch to draw flying visitors late in the growing season, as well.
Or, you can start small by using them in containers on either side of your garden gate. However you use them, your local pollinators will appreciate it. With an arching, mounded growth habit, they fill a container perfectly. Add these dwarf Butterfly Bushes as a "Thriller" to decorative planters on either side of your front door.
The sky-blue panicles make perfect cuttings to bring a burst of color to flower arrangements. And it produces so many clusters, that your garden won't miss out on the bright color these clusters provide! Use them by themselves, or mix them with other colors in the Buzz™ series. You'll love the lively depth of color!
Cottage borders become lively and Butterflies are must-haves for the Pollinator garden. Plant these airy shrubs in the Rock Garden as easily as the pampered Rose Garden for plenty of flowering filler to go with your Rose bouquets.
- Fabulous, Cool-Toned Fragrant Flowers
- Long-Lasting Color Display
- Aromatic Silvery Gray-Green Foliage
- Full-Sized Blooms on a Compact Dwarf Plant
- Feeds Local Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Helpful For Pollinators
- Improved Cultivar Behaves Beautifully in the Landscape
- Edge Your Garden Beds & Perfect for Containers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant easy-care Butterfly Bushes in full sun, where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. More flowers? You bet that's worth it. In addition to full sun, provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis, so it can grow to its fullest potential. Don't worry about the occasional vacation. These durable plants are waterwise. Buddleias do best in well-drained soil with moderate enrichment, but they won't tolerate wet roots. Use containers or elevate the planting bed, if your soil drains poorly. Provide a 3-4 inch layer of mulch and Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong support.
You'll enjoy the largest flower display if you can deadhead the spent blooms. We like to invest in a cute pair of small garden snips and call it "me time" out in your garden. It takes about 3 minutes and gives you a chance to enjoy your plant up close and personal. Buddleia can act as herbaceous Perennials in cooler climates but are woody shrubs in warmer winter-growing zones. Prune back in the early spring before new growth emerges, even pruning down near the ground if your shrub dies back in the winter.
- Easy-Care Full Sun Shrubs/Perennial Plants
- Well-Drained Soil - But Tolerates Xeric Conditions
- Regular Moderate Moisture
- Prune In Early Spring
- Rarely Damaged by Deer & Urban Environment Tolerant
Buddleia as a species may grow a bit too well in certain areas. Don't fear! We protect your local ecosystem with a software tool called Plant Sentry™. It helps Nature Hills follow all local, state and federal regulations for plants that can become invasive.
If we can ship this into your area, you'll adore your new Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush. So will all your local pollinators! Get your color fix with the Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush! This is a must-have for your home to bring color, life, form, and fragrance together uniquely and vibrantly! Order at Nature Hills Nursery today!
Planting & Care
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Received my Funky Fuschia Butterfly Bush the beginning of June and was immediately impressed by the size and quality. It was approximately 3’ tall and completely filled out with a lot of buds. Got it planted and within a few weeks, it was blooming. It has bloomed prolifically all summer and has had a lot of pollinators visiting it daily. I have it planted near a few varieties of Milkweed. The Monarchs visit the Funky Fuschia and then the Milkweed to lay their eggs. I’ve been truly delighted with this addition. The flowers are a darker magenta/fuschia colour of a reddish pink. My photo shows a Clearwing Hummingbird Moth visiting my Funky Fuschia Butterfly Bush.
A Clearwing Hummingbird Moth visit is such a treat to witness, and pairing the Funky Fuchsia with Milkweed nearby sounds like a genuinely productive pollinator corner. It is great to hear it arrived in such strong shape and carried blooms right through summer. Butterfly bush tends to reward that kind of thoughtful planting, and the Monarchs clearly appreciate the neighborhood you have created for them. Thanks for sharing the photo, Kimberly.
Healthy state when arrived. Size was perfect.
Glad to hear the Butterfly Bush arrived in good shape and at the right size. This one tends to hit the ground running when it has a healthy start, so you should see plenty of that bold fuchsia color come bloom time. Thanks for sharing, Suzan. The Nature Hills Team
Very lush plant with wonderful packaging. Would buy again from seller.
A lush butterfly bush right out of the box is exactly what you want, and it sounds like this one arrived ready to get growing. Thanks for the kind words about the packaging too. We look forward to your next order, Michael.
I have a neighbor who loves wildlife as much as I do and we just cannot get enough butterfly bushes, or so it seems. I just added the Miss Ruby butterfly bush for the flower color and of course, more butterfly attraction.
Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for sharing your delightful experience with the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush! It’s wonderful to hear that both you and your neighbor share such a passion for attracting and supporting local wildlife—those vibrant blossoms really do invite a stunning assortment of butterflies. The Miss Ruby is a fantastic choice for adding lovely color and continuous butterfly visits to your garden.
A little tip to keep your butterfly bushes thriving: be sure to plant them in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, and prune them back annually to encourage more abundant blooms. If you’re planning to add more, alternating butterfly bush varieties can offer an extended blooming season and diversity for your fluttering friends. And if you have any questions along the way, we’re always here to assist!
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
I have a neighbor who loves wildlife as much as I do and we just cannot get enough butterfly bushes, or so it seems. I just added the Miss Ruby butterfly bush for the flower color and of course, more butterfly attraction.
Dear Mary K,
Thank you so much for sharing your love of butterfly bushes with us! It’s wonderful to hear how you and your neighbor are cultivating a true butterfly haven together. The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush is such a stunning choice—not only adding vibrant color to your garden but also creating a vital habitat and food source for so many beautiful pollinators.
If you haven’t already, planting your Miss Ruby in a sunnier spot with well-draining soil can really help it thrive and produce those abundant blooms that butterflies adore. And since butterfly bushes can sometimes self-seed, you might find even more lovely bushes popping up—perfect for continuing your shared wildlife sanctuary!
We’d also love to recommend pairing your Miss Ruby with nectar-rich plants like Milkweed, Lantana, or Echinacea to attract an even wider variety of butterflies and pollinators. You can often find helpful gardening tips and planting combinations in the blog section on our website, too.
Thanks again for choosing Nature Hills for your butterfly-budgeting; we’re excited to see your garden pop with color and fluttering life.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
I just love butterflies, it is in memory of my beloved son
Dear Jan,
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt connection to the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush. What a touching way to honor the memory of your beloved son by creating a space that attracts the butterflies you both cherish. Butterfly bushes are indeed wonderful for bringing vibrancy and life to a garden, and knowing your story makes this plant all the more meaningful.
If you’d like, we’d be happy to provide tips on nurturing your butterfly bush to ensure it thrives and fills your garden with fluttering visitors throughout the season. For example, planting it in full sun and well-draining soil will encourage robust growth and abundant blooms – ideal for heavenly butterfly visitors! Additionally, trimming the bush after flowering helps keep it healthy and encourages even more blooms the next year.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need guidance – we’re honored to support you in cultivating this lovely, living tribute. Thank you again for letting us be part of this special journey.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
I just love butterflies, it is in memory of my beloved son
Dear Jan,
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt reason for choosing the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush. What a beautiful tribute to your beloved son, honoring his memory with the gentle presence of butterflies fluttering around your garden. We’re truly touched that this special plant brings you comfort and joy.
To help attract even more butterflies and create a vibrant, lively garden space, you might consider planting a variety of nectar-rich flowers and creating small sheltered areas where they can rest. Incorporating plants like lantana, milkweed, or coneflowers can complement your butterfly bush beautifully. Also, ensuring regular watering and opting for organic gardening methods can make your garden even more inviting to these delicate visitors.
If you ever need guidance on how to nourish your plants or tips for maintaining a butterfly-friendly garden, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
I received the Miss Ruby butterfly bush last year as a gift. Very happy with the quality.
Dear Miss Ruby,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush! We’re delighted to hear that your gift has brought you so much joy and that you’re pleased with its quality. These bushes really do make a stunning addition to any garden, attracting lovely pollinators and adding vibrant color year after year.
If you ever want tips on how to keep your Miss Ruby thriving or ways to enhance its bloom, feel free to reach out—we’re always here to help. Proper watering, pruning after flowering, and planting in well-draining soil can ensure it continues to shine bright in your landscape.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
I received the Miss Ruby butterfly bush last year as a gift. Very happy with the quality.
Dear Miss R.,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush! We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with the quality of your plant—it really is a beautiful addition to any garden. These butterfly bushes not only attract lovely pollinators but also add vibrant color, making your outdoor space come alive.
If you’re looking for any tips to keep your Miss Ruby thriving, be sure it gets plenty of sunlight and avoid letting the soil dry out completely in the heat. Pruning lightly after blooming can encourage a bushier shape and more future blossoms. Should you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out to us anytime.
Thank you again for your kind feedback. Wishing you many joyful moments with your butterfly bush!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
