Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin'

Also Known As

Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin'
Butterfly Bush
Harlequin Butterfly Bush
Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
Summer Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin' plant details

Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, firescaping/fire wise, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grown for its dusty green leaves variegated with creamy-white margins and of course, the fragrant red-purple flowers that appear in large fragrant spikes in summer and fall. Deciduous, arching, and lower- growing than most cultivars.

By: Native Sons

Beautiful variegated foliage, dusky green with a bold creamy edge set off the purple blooms to perfection. Like all Buddleias, it's a Butterfly magnet but with a nice touch of having variegated foliage when early in the season before the blooms, there's great foliage interest.