How to Grow Butterfly Bushes

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  • @elizabethgreco-nieves3667
    @elizabethgreco-nieves3667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the Proven Winners branch period, they are so reliable and the blooms😍. I just got my hands on the pugster amethyst, those blooms are huge☺️

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for the comment! Aren't the blooms insane on those plants? :)

    • @elizabethgreco-nieves3667
      @elizabethgreco-nieves3667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yw, yes incredible 🤗

    • @susielessard4304
      @susielessard4304 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have one and it’s gorgeous!❤

  • @jameswilmot4537
    @jameswilmot4537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I took a White Buddleia cutting in July 2014. It didn't grow very well because of location and competition from other plants. I moved it in Autumn 2017 to somewhere sunnier and it grew beautifully. I have it on the top left of my channel homepage, sadly it died in May 2019 due to wood rott at the base. Luckily I had already taken a cutting from this plant in 2018 when it started to grow for me. This cutting is the one I have today and it is looking very healthy. I also took some Hydrangea cuttings in October 2017. I have three of them today together on the top of my channel homepage also :)

  • @marilynbaldwin2934
    @marilynbaldwin2934 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 pugsters butterfly bushes they are beautiful all butterfly bushes are beautiful!

  • @fannieallen6005
    @fannieallen6005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have butterfly bushes, but not really my favorite shrub. They are very pretty though and easy to grow.

  • @TracysHomeGarden
    @TracysHomeGarden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Butterfly bushes…especially the White Pugster variety is on my must have list. I have had very bad luck with butterfly bushes in the past so they are especially non-invasive in our area here in Toronto 🇨🇦. I tried planting them on 3 different occasions in my previous garden and because the soil was water clogged so they always died…I tried to plant them above the soil surface but our wet spring always kills them. I’m waiting for the Pugster white to try again. 💚🙏🪴

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love your dedication! :) Butterfly bush are such nice plants!

  • @wajidkohatify
    @wajidkohatify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this plant thanks for details

  • @wayneenglish2658
    @wayneenglish2658 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your helpful information

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind feedback! So glad you found this video helpful 🤗

  • @eileenchang2173
    @eileenchang2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Miss Molly and Pugster amethyst . I live in Canada gardening zone 6 which is equivalent to USDA 5. I have followed all the gardening guidelines to planting both (they performed beautifully last summer and fall) and they are both in well draining soil even for the winter. They do not look as if they have any buds . Are they both dead , as it is now mid May ! 🌸🇨🇦

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are in zone 5 here and are just seeing new leaf growth as well. Now that the weather is starting to get warmer the buds should start to form. If you're questioning whether or not you think they could be dead, we actually just made a video on steps you can take to test and see if your shrub is actually dead. You can check that out here, th-cam.com/video/_0tHVUJ8mDQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @eileenchang2173
      @eileenchang2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice thank you .

  • @averysmith5932
    @averysmith5932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in zone 4b in Wisconsin and planted two Miss Violet’s hoping they survive and thrive. I guess I’ll see next spring if they make it. They are planted in complete full sun, never getting any shade on the south side of our property. It’s a risk being that they’re only hardy to -20 so we’ll see!

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope they do! You're right on the end of their USDA zone so hopefully it all works out :)

  • @MrStangdawg
    @MrStangdawg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easy plants to grow if not overwatered and enough sun.
    Zone 5 you can lose them due to root rot if you get wet falls/winters

  • @gardengal26
    @gardengal26 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 3 pugster blues in their 3rd year and they've never looked better. Love them! I'm going to add more next year, perhaps some of the varieties you mentioned.😊

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! So happy to hear that :) Happy gardening!

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I like knowing rabbits resist them 🙌 and very easy care! Nice to see a monarch. I've only seen 2 this year, both in different states. My question is .. Are you seeing many monarchs? I sure wish they'd come back around as they did in my childhood years, including other pretty butterflies....

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello! We are very fortunate to see a lot of butterflies and different pollinators here! The more food sources they have, the more frequent they will visit an area. So with us having a lot of flowering shrubs near us, we get a LOT of monarchs and other pollinators :)

    • @ginafriend1690
      @ginafriend1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice That's wonderful to hear! I plant many myself, but in a condensed area, comparatively to yours! 🦋🙌 Thanks for reply

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ginafriend1690 That is fantastic! You're certainly planting the right plants to help them :)

  • @FlowerFarmerAmy
    @FlowerFarmerAmy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any suggestion on the best way to use them for cut flowers in floral arrangements?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately butterfly bushes do not make great cut flowers as the flowers wilt rather quickly when removed from the plant

    • @FlowerFarmerAmy
      @FlowerFarmerAmy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice Interesting; I have found if I cut up the stem about an inch, so they can drink more water, the flowers will hold for me. I use them in floral arrangements and so far they do well,

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlowerFarmerAmy That is fantastic! I'm glad to hear you've found a method that works, having their fragrance would be a very welcomed addition to any floral arrangement I bet!

  • @Justin_collier
    @Justin_collier 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a butterfly bush but can’t get it to grow but the nursery said it’s a newly grown plant and is only a foot tall right now, they were all people but then some died. I’ve been needing advice but i know this is an old video. It is the middle of july and it hasn’t shown signs of improvement yet what should i do?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To make sure we're giving you the best advice, could you please send us a photo of the plant? You can send that to our feedback line here, www.provenwinnerscolorchoice.com/contact-us/
      Once we see that we'll get back to you with advice for moving forward ☺

  • @annebuchanan3200
    @annebuchanan3200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought two pugster blue and was excited to get them but when I got home I read that you don’t recommend planting them in fall in my zone 5. Eek! What do you suggest I do with them: bring them indoors over winter; store them in my unseated shed; plant them but cover them with a shrub protector; or chance the planting anyway in full sun location? I don’t have a greenhouse.

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is correct, we don't recommend that you plant butterfly bush in cooler zones in the fall because they don't have enough time to get established before the cold, wet winter comes. If you're able to keep them inside your covered, unheated shed that would work well! Just be sure to still give them water so they don't completely dry out but aren't constantly wet :)

    • @annebuchanan3200
      @annebuchanan3200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice Yes I can do that. Perfect, thanks.

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annebuchanan3200 Of course!

    • @annebuchanan3200
      @annebuchanan3200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice I have a follow up on this. I’m not yet sure if they survived the shed storage since our zone 5 spring is a bit slow in coming this year and BBS are late. Should I go ahead and plant them in the garden anyway and hope they settle in now, or wait until either I see growth or until our average frost day passes?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annebuchanan3200 Yes, you can go ahead and plant them in the garden now :)
      If they had been in a warmer garden center I would suggest waiting until after frost but since the new growth hasn't developed yet, you don't need to worry about it getting damaged by cold and can give it some time to adjust to its new home in the ground.

  • @susielessard4304
    @susielessard4304 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you don’t need to deadhead, what happens to those spent bloom stems?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Eventually, the natural elements will have the spent blooms fall off ☺

  • @leiaflash5055
    @leiaflash5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got rid of all of my other butterfly bushes as I'm waiting to get my hands on some Pugsters (blue, pink and amethyst). Difficult to find at the local nurseries..

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Pugster series are amazing butterfly bushes! Maybe you could contact your local nursery and ask if they're able to get more in supply? They are in quite high demand but worth the wait :)

    • @leiaflash5055
      @leiaflash5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice I did ask them and it seems like I might have to wait until next year :(

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leiaflash5055 We love to send our gardeners to their local nurseries first but since you aren't able to find them there you could order quart sized plants from here if you'd like, www.greatgardenplants.com/search?q=pugster

    • @elizabethgreco-nieves3667
      @elizabethgreco-nieves3667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon has it online, I just ordered it the other day

    • @leiaflash5055
      @leiaflash5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice Thank you Christina but I'm in ON, CA so I'll just wait for the next growing season to get my hands on them :)

  • @PEONIAOBSESSION
    @PEONIAOBSESSION 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buddelia 🌸🦋

  • @ashleyw8032
    @ashleyw8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the pugster variety non invasive? I love that kind but want to make sure before getting some.

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Pugster series is not considered to be non-invasive, but our "Miss" series is! mypwcolorchoices.com/?s=miss

    • @ashleyw8032
      @ashleyw8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice thanks! Would it spread fast or slowly? In places that are high desert like Utah and Arizona?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ashleyw8032 The areas that they tend to spread are more humid climates. A good way to avoid the plants from seeding is to remove the spent flower periodically :)

  • @robsh7301
    @robsh7301 ปีที่แล้ว

    I planted 3 on a slope in the fall of 2021 (GA zone 7b). They have week spindly growth and always wilt in the hot sun (and its not that hot yet). I'm thinking maybe they are planted too deep? Is there anything I can do to remedy this now or should I start again with new plants? Thank you!

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the question! To make sure I'm giving the best advice, I have a few questions. Do you happen to know which variety of butterfly bush you have? Also, have you pruned the plants before?

    • @robsh7301
      @robsh7301 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice I'm sorry I dont know the variety, I do know they are supposed to get 5-6 feet tall. Yes I pruned them this spring.

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robsh7301 No problem! Would you be able to send us a photo of the plants at help@gardeningsimplifiedonair.com
      It's possible that they are too deep, but if that's the problem, it's easily fixed by gently digging and replanting. Wilting can often indicate too much water as well, seeing a photo of the plants would help us to determine what the problem could be 🙂

    • @robsh7301
      @robsh7301 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice I will, thank you!

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robsh7301 Thanks so much! We'll take a look and get back to you there ☺

  • @Lifegiver1Sam1
    @Lifegiver1Sam1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello PW...I actually purchased a butterfly bush from the Miss series. Now that I've watched this video I'm worried I may not have planted to as referenced in video....slightly above ground and first front will be late October in MD. Will it be okay? Its my first butterfly bush...full sun, good drainage area but I fertilize it. Thoughts?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When did you fertilize the plant? It should be fine! I would put some mulch around the plant, but not directly around the base of it, to help with insulation. Does that make sense? I can certainly elaborate more if that is confusing :)

    • @Lifegiver1Sam1
      @Lifegiver1Sam1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice I mixed fertilizer with soil at planting 2 weeks ago. I do have mulch but not at base. It’s planted flush with ground. I’m 7a zone.

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lifegiver1Sam1 Okay! So you don't want to fertilize butterfly bush after late July, as it will encourage new growth that is more susceptible to winter damage. It should be fine this year but I would cut back a bit on watering it to help slow down the fertilizer and then in the future just make sure you don't fertilize it after July :)

    • @Lifegiver1Sam1
      @Lifegiver1Sam1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwcolorchoice thank you so much!!! Greatly appreciate your time answering my questions/concerns.

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lifegiver1Sam1 Of course! Always happy to help :)

  • @cristidirks7193
    @cristidirks7193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Approximately how long does it take for a Butterfly Bush to reach maturity?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That will depend on the growing conditions that the plant is in, typically they grow faster in warmer climates.

  • @mmcreads
    @mmcreads 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got my first one! Do you mulch them over the winter (zone 5, high plains desert, denver co)? Thx 😊

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How exciting! It is a good idea to give them a good 2-3" layer of mulch to help insulate the roots, but keep in mind butterfly bush prefer dry conditions and mulch can help retain moisture so just make sure it's not getting too much water :)

  • @Lflower1Stars
    @Lflower1Stars ปีที่แล้ว

    Are butterfly bushes prone to aphids or diseases, how can we care for them when it happens?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  ปีที่แล้ว

      Butterfly bushes can be susceptible to aphids, if your plant does get them, it is best to remove the affected foliage so it won't spread on the plant more. Here is an article that touches on some of the more common diseases butterfly bushes can get and how to help with those!
      hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/butterfly-bush/

  • @stevenhowe6677
    @stevenhowe6677 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you grow these little beauties in total darkness?

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Butterfly bushes require full sun to grow well ☺

    • @stevenhowe6677
      @stevenhowe6677 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pwcolorchoice That's the problem you see, unfortunately I am a 'Devil Worshiper' and total darkness etc etc comes along with the territory, I like my flora to suffer a prelonged stage of tortue and of course total neglect before I can absorb their soul.

  • @celiaquintuna8050
    @celiaquintuna8050 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You didn’t mention anything about pruning.

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! We have a few other videos that go more in-depth on pruning butterfly bushes - you can check those out here ☺
      th-cam.com/video/w4c6H0CbFso/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/users/shortssVnMkoo-b1I
      th-cam.com/video/oEsnOd2FvFk/w-d-xo.html

  • @myshow123
    @myshow123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Butterfly bushes are invasive and are banned in some states...there are much better alternatives

  • @Flower_hoarder
    @Flower_hoarder ปีที่แล้ว

    🌸🪴🌸GOOD INFO‼️

    • @pwcolorchoice
      @pwcolorchoice  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much! ☺