English Butterfly™ Adonis Blue™ Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii 'Adokeep'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
English Butterfly™ Adonis Blue™ Butterfly Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
The English Butterfly™ Adonis Blue™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Adokeep') is a new cultivar that will not crowd its neighbors in your garden! Featuring the most vivid deep purple-blue blooms, Adonis Blue™ will set itself apart from the rest with its incredible flower color and dwarf size!
They are about one-third the size of most Butterfly Bush varieties, but the Pollinators, butterflies and Hummingbirds still love them just the same! And you will too! The plants are extra bushy while still maintaining a low-maintenance natural smaller footprint. Loaded with deeply colorful flowers, the deep-blue blooms are nearly full-size!
The Adonis Blue™ blooms from mid-summer through fall, offering late-season butterflies and migrating Monarchs and hummingbirds a waystation of rich nectar until frost! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these little gems grow just 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Planting and Application:
This plant is perfect for smaller gardens, the mixed shrub border garden or mixed Perennial bed! Low growing enough to use as facer shrubs for your foundation or to accent a tired evergreen hedge, but also compact enough to look great as front-of-the-garden border specimens and edging!
Low moisture needs once established, these water-wise plants can be Xeric and thrive in full sun gardens and Rock Gardens. But these whimsical blue wands look just as pretty in the pampered Cottage garden and Children's garden too! Every garden becomes a Pollinator garden with a few space-saving Butterfly Bushes in the mix!
English Butterfly™ dwarf Butterfly Bushes can also be used as container plants in milder climates! Dress up a porch or patio with unexpected blue blossoms, or accent poolside seating areas! Even container and balcony gardeners can enjoy the beauty that a Buddleia brings to your landscape without the property!
- Spikes Of Deep Blue Flowers!
- Compact Dwarf Shrub
- Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Great in Containers & Sun Gardens
- Hedges, Edging, Vivid Specimens & Pops of Color
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Handling sun and heat without fading, Butterfly Bushes love full sun and well-drained soils. Plant with Nature Hills Root Booster and a 3-4-inch layer of arborist mulch to support your shrub's root system further. During the first season in the ground, carefully supply a consistent amount of supplemental water. After the first year, these waterwise plants become drought tolerant once established.
Regular deadheading keeps blossoms returning until fall. Flowering on new wood, prune Butterfly Bushes in warm climates back down to a foot high in early spring. In colder climates, the Adonis Blue™ will die back to the ground like a perennial but the roots will stay hardy and come back every spring.
- Heat & Full Sun Tolerant
- Moderate Moisture & Fertility
- Easy Care in Well-Drained Soil
- Flowers on New Wood - Prune Early Spring
- Rarely Damaged by Deer
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
You don't have to go big to go bold! Order the compact English Butterfly™ Adonis Blue™ Butterfly Bush from Nature Hills Nursery today and enjoy fresh color without sacrificing space!
