I live in NC in Zone 7B. I initially purchased and planted 2 of these in spring of 2022. Both are in the same flower bed, which faces west. They are right at 5 feet apart from each other with the mailbox in between them. This bed gets a lot of late afternoon sun. The one bush is thriving. The other was dead by the end of summer. Thinking maybe, I didn't keep it elevated enough, and maybe overwatered it. I replaced the dead one in the fall of 2022 and backed off on the watering especially this spring (2023) as we had a pretty wet one. Once again, plant seemed to be doing okay but was dead by the end of July. When I pulled the plant out of the ground, the roots were crispy / dead. Because, I refuse to be defeated on this, I've purchased another replacement for the side of the bed that keeps dying and will hopefully figure out what the problem is before I plant it. At this point the only thing that I can come up with is that the one that is on the other side of this bed and is thriving gets some reprieve from the harsh afternoon sun thanks to the mailbox providing it with some shade where as the one that keeps dying does not get any reprieve from the sun. I purchased the butterfly bush for this spot because I was lead to believe that it thrives in the conditions that bed faces (crappy soil, full sun, etc.).
Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush Buddleia x
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24 - 24 Inches24 - 24 Inches24 - 24 Inches61cm61cm61cmFeatures
Full sized flowers on a dwarf plant!
Meet Pugster® Amethyst butterfly bush - the newest member of this unique series that offers full sized flowers on a dwarf plant. This compact butterfly bush reaches just 2'/.6 m tall and wide but has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant. It blooms non-stop from early summer through frost with amethyst-toned flowers, each with a tiny yellow-orange eye in the center. Thanks to thick, sturdy stems, the Pugster® series offers vastly improved hardiness and winter survival over other types of dwarf butterfly bush.
Top reasons to grow Pugster Amethyst butterfly bush:
- Appealing light purple colored flowers, a light and cheery element in the landscape.
- It produces full-sized flowers on a compact, dwarf frame.- Thick, sturdy stems ensure better winter hardiness in zone 5 than other dwarf butterfly bush.
Fragrant FlowerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 Inches 61cmSpacing:24 Inches 61cmSpread:24 Inches 61cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:AmethystFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade: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:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:LowNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Thanks to its long-blooming habit, Pugster butterfly bushes add low-maintenance color to any sunny spot in your yard.
*In zones 5 and colder it is not recommended for fall planting OR pruning.
Maintenance Notes:Find everything you need to know to be successful with butterfly bush in our Ultimate Guide to Butterfly Bush.
PLEASE NOTE: Pugster® Amethyst - Butterfly Bush - Buddleia x is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of OR or WA.
Fun Facts:The name "Pugster" comes from these plants' resemblance to a pug - short, stocky, and cute! There are five colorful varieties to choose from: Pugster Amethyst, Pugster Blue, Pugster Periwinkle, Pugster Pink, and Pugster White.
Pugster® Amethyst Buddleia x 'SMNBDL' USPP 30,236, Can 6,514 -
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