Buddleia Lavender Cupcake

Humdinger® Series Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac

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Easy care miniature Butterfly Bush.
Blooming a few weeks earlier than typical Buddleia, the 12” lavender-purple spikes are the ‘icing on the cake’ as they cover the compact rounded habit of gray-green foliage. Humdinger™ defined as “striking or extraordinary” perfectly describes this sweet garden treat. Glorious summer color on fast-growing plants entrance butterflies and hummingbirds. Butterfly Bushes are quite drought tolerant once established in the landscape. This woody ornamental shrub doesn’t wake up until late spring, but the summer show is well worth the wait.

Code BULC

Patent PP28,221

Plant Type Shrubs

Species

Height Tall 3-4'

Spacing Plant 4' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long-Blooming
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Hedge
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • OK in Containers

Buddleia General Information

BuddleiaHumdinger® Series has a compact habit and shorter stature. Easy care with same appeal of traditional varieties - fragrant, butterfly magnets. Great in a container. This Buddleia is restricted from Oregon and Washington. Buddleias are shipped during our spring shipping season only. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Buddleia Plant Care

Buddleia prefer full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. No deadheading or pruning required. Very late to break dormancy in spring. May die back to ground in northern climates. Blooms on new wood.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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