Bloomin' Easy™ Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush

Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush: Compact & Colorful Blooms

The Bloomin' Easy™ Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush USPPAF CPBRAF (Buddleia x 'PODARASNGA 9-15') is a compact, reblooming confection, packed with deep blueberry-purple flower spikes that perfume the garden with a honey-sweet fragrance! A true magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, this dwarf cultivar blooms from mid-summer through fall and never stops putting on a show!

If you're looking for a low-maintenance, non-invasive Buddleia, this hybrid is sterile and won't self-seed, making it safe for eco-conscious gardeners! This well-behaved shrub grows in a dense, rounded mound reaching just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide—perfectly suited for containers, small gardens, or border fronts!

Its narrow, long, pointed, gray-green leaves provide a soft texture that highlights its rich flower color. The blooms are arranged in cone-shaped panicles and come in wave after wave, especially if you deadhead spent flowers!

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Key Features

• Compact size, maxing out around 3 feet
• Fragrant, deep blue-purple flower spikes
• Sterile hybrid—non-invasive and eco-friendly
• Reblooms from summer through frost
• Loved by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Deer and rabbit-resistant
• Drought-tolerant once established

Landscaping Uses

This rounded, dwarf Butterfly Bush stays small and compact, making it a perfect accent or filler plant in sunny garden spots. Native to Asia, Butterfly Bushes like this one have become cottage garden staples thanks to their pollinator-attracting power and drought tolerance!

• Use as a colorful, airy, low hedge or border accent
• Must-have for a Butterfly or Pollinator garden!
• Ideal for large patio containers and raised beds
• Great for mass plantings, mixed shrub borders, or cottage garden beds
• Ideal fragrant cutting garden specimen!
• Pairs beautifully with Salvias, Echinacea, and Ornamental Grasses

Care and Maintenance

As a woody perennial shrub, Blueberry Pie™ is a hardy, sun-loving bloomer that takes heat and poor soil in stride. Read all about growing these fantastic plants in our Garden Blog!

The Blueberry Pie™ is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9 and thrives in full sun with good drainage. Since it's a sterile variety, it doesn't spread and is a responsible pick for gardeners who love the beauty without the mess!

• Planting Time: Spring or fall in mild climates
• Sun Needs: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay and poor soils if drainage is good
• Moisture Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Mulch: 3–4 inch deep layer of bark mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilization: Light spring feeding with balanced fertilizer or compost
• Pruning Info: Prune in late winter or early spring; blooms on new wood—cut back by 1/3 for shape and vigor
• Special Needs/Perks:
• Non-invasive
• Deer/rabbit resistant
• Handles heat, sun, and humidity well!

The Buzz About Blueberry Pie™

The Bloomin' Easy™ strong>Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush is the treat your garden's been craving—no fork required. With color as rich as its name and a bloom season that just won't quit, this little shrub packs major curb appeal with minimal fuss. Tuck it anywhere the butterflies roam and enjoy a never-ending buffet of blooms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush invasive?
Nope! It's a sterile hybrid, meaning it produces no viable seed and won't spread like older Buddleia types.

Does it rebloom?
Yes! With regular deadheading, Blueberry Pie™ will rebloom continuously from summer until frost.

Will deer or rabbits eat this plant?
No, it is considered deer and rabbit resistant—another reason it's so easy to grow.

Can I grow Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush in a container?
Absolutely! Its compact size and tidy form make it perfect for large pots and patio planters.

Does it need full sun?
Yes, for best bloom and form, give it full sun—at least 6 hours a day.

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