Buddleja 'Peter'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

Buddleja 'Peter' plant details

Buddleja 'Peter' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja 'Peter'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja 'Peter'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From friend and plantsman extraordinaire, Peter Podaras, this result of just a tiny piece of his breeding work, has resulted in a soft blue-gray leaf with warm yellow flowers on an evergreen shrub to only about 3-4' in height and width and a long flowering time. It has thriven in containers with plants such as Phlomis or even succulents. We trim ours once a year to maintain compactness. Remove dead flower heads to shape. A bit sensitive to heavy soil, so should be planted in sharp-draining mix in full sun. USDA zone 7.