Buddleja davidii English Butterfly™ Peacock™

Scientific Name: Buddleja davidii 'Peakeep'

Also Known As

Buddleia davidii 'Peakeep' English Butterfly™ Peacock™
Buddleia davidii Peacock™
Buddleja davidii Peacock™
Buddleja Peacock®
Peacock™ Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-11

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Buddleja davidii English Butterfly™ Peacock™ plant details

Buddleja davidii English Butterfly™ Peacock™ is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii English Butterfly™ Peacock™

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii English Butterfly™ Peacock™

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Refined enough for container or small yard, this 4-5' shrub with its large, fragrant PINK flowers is the most compact of the new English Butterfly™ Series. S/M CPBRAF, USPPP

By: Forestfarm

One-third the size of others butterfly bushes, 'Peacock' is ideal for containers or garden beds. It stays compact and nicely shaped with large fragrant flower spikes measure 12-14". The rich pinkish-lavender blooms to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowering from mid-summer through fall. It loves full sun. Perennial in zones 5-10.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Fragrant, large, 10 to 12 inch, pink flowers are produced all summer on this compact growing Butterfly Bush. A great addition to any sunny garden. The propagation of, and/or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some areas, please check with your local state offices before purchasing. [cbr#2637]