Planted 6 in one bed and 6 in another bed. Some lasted one year, but eventually all died. Even when first planted, the branches were more noticeable than the flowers. Also I noticed none of the low scoring reviews are published which is a shame considering reviews are part of how your plants come to the public in the first place.
Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip' Butterfly Bush Buddleia x
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24 - 30 Inches24 - 48 Inches24 - 30 Inches61cm - 76cm61cm - 1.2m61cm - 76cmFeatures
This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. Alternatives include: Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' and Pugster Blue®.
This miniature butterfly bush has all the appeal in a smaller package! Flowers from mid summer to frost. Pruning generally not needed, but may be trimmed in spring. Fragrant flowers. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Award WinnerFragrant FlowerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmSpacing:24 - 48 Inches 61cm - 1.2mSpread:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Blue-PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:ContainerUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses Notes:It's great for perennial gardens and container gardens. 'Blue Chip' also makes a fantastic mass planting.
Maintenance Notes:Get all the details you need to grow butterfly bush like an expert in our Ultimate Guide to Butterfly Bush.
This little butterfly bush really is a charmer!
It has all the fragrance and butterfly appeal of traditional varieties in a small, easy to maintain package. 'Blue Chip' stays under three feet tall without any pruning, and blooms continuously from mid summer to frost without deadheading. It is frost tolerant, non-invasive and very easy to grow.
Cold, wet winters can be really hard on buddleia, so here are a few tips to help your buddleia thrive in your garden:
1. Make sure the soil is well-drained. That place where the plow truck dumps snow in the winter? Not a good idea.
2. Full sun. That's at least 6 hours. No cheating.
3. Plant early in the season. This gives the plants all summer and fall to establish. Fall planting can be chancy in northern regions.
4. Wait until it leafs out in spring before pruning. In some years you may have to prune it back to the ground. After milder winters, maybe not so much. Avoid fall pruning.Fun Facts:This non-invasive variety is approved for sale in Oregon and Washington, though it will be called a "summer lilac" instead of a "butterfly bush."
Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip' Buddleia x USPP 19,991, Can 3,602 -
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