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Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush

This new butterfly bush is noted for its compact habit and remarkably vivid, rich pink blooms. The distinctive magenta flowers are more vibrant than any other buddleia variety.    Attracts butterflies. Fragrant. Deer resistant.

 

Full sun for best bloom.  Does poorly in the shade

Height: 4-5 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide

Spacing: 4-6 feet

Hardy temp: Treat like a perennial in the north.  In zone 5, most die back to the ground, sending up new growth in the spring.  Growth is rapid, once it emerges.  Cut back old growth to the ground in late fall or early spring.  As a habit, butterfly bush can be slow to emerge in the spring.  Be patient.  Zone 6 and up:  Prune either to the ground as above, or cut back to a desired height. 

Deadheading (removing faded blooms) will greatly increase the number of flowers produced.

Zones: 5-10

Plants listed below are grown in one gallon nursery containers, bloomed in summer, and sent out of pot with rootball wrapped.

Item 55200

Moonshine Designs Nursery

Milan, IL 61264

309-756-1967

Fax:  309-756-1058