Pugster butterfly bush is a gardener’s dream due to its nature of being proven winners in the botanic world. But what is it exactly, and what makes it one of a kind?
Come join us as we unleash the beauty within!
Meet Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush
This dwarf like compact plant has been blessed with full sized true-blue flowers and green leaves. In addition, there is a tiny yellow-orange eye at the center and a bush around it.
It gets the name because of its resemblance to a pug. It looks short, stocky, and cute!
These plants can reach up to 24 inches and spread 2 to 3 feet in spacing. Thanks to thick and sturdy stems, the pugster blue gains hardiness and can survive the winter.
Needs and Characteristics — The Uniqueness to Make it Shine
To ensure the beauty, we are also responsible for taking care of them and keeping them completely healthy.
Let’s see how you can provide that:
Soil
It requires only just your average soil, and it’s highly recommended that it be well-drained. Otherwise, the roots are sensitive to rotting and any time spent in wet soil could lead to them being dead.
Sunlight & Shade
The light exposure this plant requires is full sun.
Its a good rule of thumb to dedicate more than 6 hours to full sun and 4-6 hours to part sun every day, the rest could be allocated to full shade.
Watering
It is crucial to water your plant appropriately. Nothing can replace this!
It’s worth noting that the pugster has a relatively low need for water as it’s also drought resistant. But this does not mean you overlook this step
Blooming
The long bloom season for pugster butterfly bush is spring, usually April and May, and lasts till the first frost of early winter.
Attracts Wildlife
The fragrant flowers invite pollinators such as bees, insects, and hummingbirds, making your garden a happy place.
In addition, it repels rabbits and deer.
Deadheading
This may surprise you but this plant does not require deadheading. However, you still have to pay attention on something.
You’d still want to trim it, depending around the time of the year.
The Arrangement of These Plants
Now it depends on you how you want to grow and arrange.
You could keep them in containers or have the full flowers rooted to the ground in a nursery alongside much larger plants.
Different Types and Varieties
Did you know there’s a whole pugster series, not just pugster blue? Take a look!
Pugster amethyst
Pugster periwinkle
Pugster pink
Pugster white
Now You Know All About Butterfly Bushes!
Well, that’s all, the article is completed and we have you covered here!
Now that you’re an expert, what are you waiting for? Grow or purchase your own new butterfly bush and enjoy!