Davidii Mix, Buddleja

Davidii Mix Butterfly Bush Seed

Multicolored panicles turn one shrub into a butterfly destination
White, lilac, and pink flowers bloom through summer
Giant 12-inch clusters rise on six-to-eight-foot plants
Start early for possible first-year flowering from seed

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Buddleia davidii

Days to maturity

365 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

100 Seeds

Zones 5–9 Check your growing zone

About Davidii Mix, Butterfly Bush Seed, Butterfly Bush Seed

The Davidii Mix Buddleja is a sun-loving and beautiful looking butterfly bush flower that blooms white, lilac and pink all summer long! This colorful flower reaches to be 6 to 8' feet tall and produces giant 12" panicles that attracts butterflies. The Davidii Mix is easy to grow from seed and blooms first of the year if started early enough.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

Top of Soil

Days to Germination

14–28 days

Germination Type

D - Surface Sow

In-row plant spacing

5-10'

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Perennial

Hardiness Zone

Zones 5-9

Plant Height

Above 96 inches

Growth Habits

Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

34,500

Color

Multicolor

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

Butterfly bush seedlings need a bright, sheltered location with drainage and room for airflow. Remove weeds and improve the soil with modest compost without allowing it to stay wet. Prepare a fine propagation surface and check the species' seed treatment, since requirements can vary.

Planting

Surface-sow butterfly bush indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, pressing the dustlike seed onto moist mix without covering. Provide light and 65–75°F until germination. Pot seedlings individually when sturdy, harden gradually, and transplant after frost. Seed-grown plants vary, so named cultivars may not reproduce true.

Watering

Water butterfly bush deeply whenever rainfall is insufficient, maintaining steady moisture through flowering. Ensure drainage is free and direct irrigation toward the soil rather than the leaves.

Fertilizer

Fertilize butterfly bush modestly as new spring growth begins, following soil-test recommendations. Stop after midsummer so late tender growth does not reduce winter hardiness.

Harvesting

Butterfly Bush flowers are ready when stems are firm and blooms show mature color without fading. Cut during cool, dry conditions; for seed, leave selected heads until brown and dry.

Tips

Mulch butterfly bush after the ground cools in cold climates, keeping material away from the crown. Remove winter-damaged growth in spring and divide overcrowded plants as needed.

Pests & Diseases

Downy mildew, Botrytis blight, Phytophthora root rot, and occasional leaf spots trouble butterfly bush. Root rot often appears as sudden wilt in soil that is still moist. Relocate or replace plants in poorly drained sites, prune out blighted shoots, and avoid piling mulch against the crown.

Butterfly Bush can attract aphids, thrips, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and slugs. Scout flowers and new growth regularly, handpick when practical, and protect beneficial insects with targeted controls.