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Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Purple Emperor)
Buddleia Purple Emperor
Rs 2,000
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Butterfly Bush brings both visual elegance and a moderate fragrance to your outdoor space. It reaches a moderate height of 5 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Fragrant Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Green
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Fragrance
- Moderate
- Fragrance Timing
- Day
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Fragrance, Pollinator Friendly, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Purple Emperor) is a distinguished evergreen shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its moderate daytime fragrance and its attractive multi foliage, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 5 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Buddleia Purple Emperor
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 5 ft
- Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
- Foliage: Evergreen (Multi)
- Fragrance: Moderate (Day-blooming)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Softwood Cuttings, Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Butterfly Bush
Easily propagated from softwood cuttings in spring or from the fine seed that germinates readily.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Butterfly Bush?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Butterfly Bush is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge, fills the garden with delightful fragrance and attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators.
Buy Butterfly Bush online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is the fragrance of Butterfly Bush and when is it most noticeable?
Butterfly Bush produces a moderate daytime fragrance, especially noticeable during warm, sunny hours. The scent is most intense during the bloom season and carries well in sheltered garden spots.
Can Butterfly Bush be harmful to household pets?
While Butterfly Bush is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Butterfly Bush?
Butterfly Bush needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
When and how should I prune Butterfly Bush?
Butterfly Bush benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in summer, fall, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
Does Butterfly Bush need direct sunlight?
Butterfly Bush grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
