Scientific Name : Buddleia hybrid
Common Name : Butterfly Bush
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9a
Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°C)
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water : Medium
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 26 - 30" (66 - 76cm)
Height : 20 - 28" (51 - 71cm)
Width : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Stays in bloom with lots of flowers that attract butterflies. Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations. Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established.
Idea & Tips : Prefers sunny locations with well-drained soils. Fertilize monthly during the growing season for continuous blooming. Remove spent flowers if desired. When grown in USDA hardiness Zone 6 or warmer, consider trimming plants in Spring when they break dormancy.
Grower Information :
Compact Chrysalis features an abundance of flowers and continuous blooming! - Bred and selected for its abundance of flowers that attracts butterflies.
- Compact series provides continuous blooming from Spring through late Summer.
- Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations.
- Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established.
- Downy mildew resistant.
PA State University Trials Director's Select ![]()
'Balchryink'
Protection Information : EU PBRAF; PP33,843; UK PBRAF
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials