Purple Emperor™ Butterfly Bush
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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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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Purple Emperor™ Butterfly Bush highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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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 magnificent purple blooms of the Purple Emperor™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Pyrkeep') are dramatic scented flowering jewels! This is a newer cultivar of Butterfly Bush that won't crowd out its neighbors in your garden. It's most valued for its superior ornamental features that are particularly attractive to butterflies!
Your Purple Emperor's outstanding feature is of course its summer bloom that is fragrant and long-lasting! The 10-inch long clusters of delightful, purple flowers blossom from June right up until the first frost, feeding bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds with delicious and nutritious nectar.
Both the fragrance and appearance of your Purple Emperor are sure to draw both you and your yard's Pollinators with its exquisite attributes. Elliptic, serrated green leaves have a slight gloss, and add an elegant accent to the willowy branches and bright blooms. The overall effect is stunning in any setting!
Planting and Application:
The planting possibilities for this beautiful bush are endless! Use Purple Emperor for a royal touch to screening and property hedges, Rock gardens, and as graceful backdrops throughout the sun garden! Cut flower gardens and Cottage borders are all excellent uses for your Purple Emperor. It will even do well as a large container plant on your patio!
It is much smaller than the typical Butterfly Bushes you'll see. In fact, it's about one-third the size of most Butterfly Bush varieties. If you've always thought you don't have room for a Butterfly Bush, then Purple Emperor may be your answer! Try pairing Purple Emperor™ with Royal Red or Black Knight Butterfly Bushes for a colorful garden worthy of a King or Queen!
No yard? No problem! Tuck this flowering specimen into large planters around your pool seating areas or a sunny back deck! Take it up a notch and set a pair on either side of your front entry for a perfumed and pretty welcome home. Even in the ground, urban lots and courtyards benefit from brilliant color and butterflies without sacrificing space!
- Taffy Pink, Honey Scented Blooms
- Full-Sized Blooms On A True Dwarf Plant
- Attracts Butterflies, Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Rounded Mounds Of Aromatic Foliage
- Full-Sun Loving Garden Or Container Plant, Mass Plantings & Specimens!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Butterfly Bushes are wonderfully easy to grow! All they ask for is full sun and steady water during their first year! Once established, Buddleja (as they can be spelled) are low-water usage but do appreciate supplemental moisture during drought and the summer months to keep the flowers returning until frost. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch to support your shrub's root system. Like most butterfly favorites, this deciduous plant is drought tolerant and not on any deer's menu of favorite snacks.
Deadheading keeps the shrub tidier and keeps them reblooming all season! Cut these plants back to the ground in early spring when grown in colder climates because these act more like an herbaceous perennial. For plants grown in warm growing zones, these are woody shrubs that only need an early spring trim will help ensure the best performance and best flowers. Purple Emperor is rather hardy, with no significant disease or insect issues, so an easy plant to care for as well.
- Full Sun Shrub/Perennial
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture & Fertility
- Prune Early Spring
- No Deadheading Required
Plant the compact Purple Emperor™ Butterfly Bush today and get ready for a low-maintenance flowering plant with a multitude of ornamental and wildlife appeal! Buy yours at Nature Hills Nursery today!
