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Buddleja davidii 'Charming'

Also Known As

  • Buddleia davidii 'Charming Summer'
  • Buddleja davidii 'Charming Summer'
  • Charming Butterfly Bush
  • Charming Summer Lilac
  • Orange-eye Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Buddleja davidii 'Charming' plant details

Buddleja davidii 'Charming' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii 'Charming'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii 'Charming'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Buddleia 'Charming Summer' growing to 6-8' tall producing sprays of lavender-pink, fragrant flower panicles from July to frost...arching habit....attracts butterflies..good cut flower.

Gardening facts about Buddleja davidii 'Charming' plant

How to Grow Buddleja davidii 'Charming'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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