Buddleja 'Summer Skies' PP22465

Also Known As

Buddleia 'Summer Skies'
Summer Skies Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Buddleja 'Summer Skies' PP22465 plant details

Buddleja 'Summer Skies' PP22465 is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja 'Summer Skies' PP22465

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja 'Summer Skies' PP22465

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Summer Skies Butterfly Bush is a high-drama plant for the summer garden. The softly fragrant violet-blue flowers of 'Summer Skies' buddleia contrast beautifully with the showy yellow and white variegated foliage. This is a highly stable variety which is resistant to scorching even in full sun. Bold, tropical foliage makes a statement in the landscape or containers. USPP22465