The butterfly bush blooms starting in early July. Its blue flowers attract butterflies in particular (cabbage white, brimstone), but also draw other insects. The butterfly bush is a deciduous shrub that thrives in any garden. The ‘Empire Blue’ variety can grow up to 2.5 meters tall. The butterfly bush is a hardy plant with few soil requirements. A warm location in full sun will promote flowering. Moist soil is not ideal for the butterfly bush. This plant is not complicated to care for; the flowers bloom on one-year-old wood, and annual pruning after the frost in April will promote flowering.
| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Small gardens, Squares and parks, Solitary trees |
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| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Feathered, Round / Flattened Round |
| Flower color | Blue, Purple |
| Adult height: | Second size shrub 1-4 m |
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