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Week 16 – April 19, 2024

Plant Information

Buddleia davidii Humdinger Orchid Annie

  • Buddleia davidii Humdinger Orchid Annie - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Buddleia davidii

Common Name: Butterfly Bush

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 10b

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Low Maintenance

Water: Light

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 48 - 66" (122 - 168cm)

Height: 30 - 48" (76 - 122cm)

Width: 42 - 60" (107 - 152cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Totally unlike the tall and leggy Buddleia of the past, this series maintains a compact, refined habit.
Fits easily into smaller gardens because of its compact, rounded habit.
Flower panicles will charm gardeners for many weeks beginning in mid-Summer.
Watch with delight as its flowers attract pollinators, including butterflies.

Grower Information:

This butterfly bush fits easily into smaller gardens because of its compact, rounded habit. Flowers for many weeks, beginning in late Summer with good flower coverage. Secondary blooms will extend the flowering season.
Soft, 8-in. (20-cm), orchid-purple flower panicles.

'Orchid Annie'

Protection Information: PP28,176

(Flowering Only License)

HUMDINGER is a U.S. registered trademark of Walters Gardens.

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