Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush
Buddleia Bush

Buddleia Bush

Buddleja davidii
  • Pollinator Magnet: Fragrant purple blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
  • Low Maintenance: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow once established.
  • Garden Showstopper: Long, arching flower panicles create vibrant color and texture in any landscape.
$49.99
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The Buddleia Bush in Royal Purple (Buddleja davidii), also called the Butterfly Bush, is a fast-growing shrub prized for its fragrant, nectar-rich blossoms. This perennial favorite produces arching clusters of vibrant purple flowers that bloom from summer to fall, drawing in butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Known for its easy care and adaptability, the Buddleia shrub thrives in sunny gardens with well-draining soil. At Tropical Plants of Florida, we offer Buddleia bushes for sale that arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your landscape. Whether you’re seeking a pollinator-friendly plant, a low-maintenance shrub, or a bold splash of purple color, the Royal Purple Buddleia is an excellent choice.

Why Choose a Buddleia Bush in Royal Purple

Vibrant Blooms: Striking purple flower clusters from summer through fall.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.

Low-Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established.

Perfect Size: 3 Gallon nursery pot, 18″–24″ overall height.

Nursery Fresh: Shipped directly from Florida, carefully packaged for safe delivery.

Buddleia Bush Care

The Buddleia Butterfly Bush thrives in full sun with moderate watering and well-draining soil. Regular pruning encourages new growth and continuous flowering. It’s a resilient, easy-care shrub that makes a lasting impact in gardens and landscapes.

Sunlight: Full sun for at least 6+ hours daily.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates average garden conditions.

Watering: Water weekly until established, then reduce to moderate watering.

Fertilizer: Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage strong blooms.

Hardiness: Best suited for USDA Zones 5–9.

Light: Place near a sunny south- or west-facing window if overwintering indoors.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid sogginess.

Temperature: Protect from frost; overwinter in containers indoors where winters are harsh.

Humidity: Tolerates average household humidity well.

Pruning: Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to extend flowering season.

Mulching: Apply mulch to help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Pests: Monitor for spider mites or aphids, treating with horticultural soap if necessary.

Expert Grower’s Tips

Advice from our growing experts

Maximize Blooming

Maximize Blooming

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage repeat blooms and prolong the flowering season.

Encourage Strong Growth

Encourage Strong Growth

Prune back hard in early spring to stimulate vigorous new shoots and abundant flower production.

Water Wisely

Water Wisely

Provide deep watering during dry spells to help roots establish, but avoid waterlogging.

These tips are based on 30+ years of professional growing experience at our Florida nursery.

Buddleia Bush FAQ

Caring for a Buddleia Butterfly Bush means giving it full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate water. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain size and encourage new growth. Regular deadheading also promotes extended flowering throughout the season.

The best time to plant Buddleia is in late fall or early spring. These seasons allow roots to establish before summer heat or winter chill. Be sure to plant in full sun with soil that drains well.

Prune Buddleia bushes in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Cutting back encourages healthy regrowth and abundant blooms. Deadheading during the season also helps extend the flowering period.

Buddleia bushes are generally deer-resistant thanks to their foliage’s texture and scent. While no plant is completely deer-proof, they are usually ignored by deer. This makes them a reliable shrub for landscapes prone to browsing.

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WOW!!! This is a real milkweed plant, healthy as all get up! Well packaged! Love that it's a Plant Box!!! Delivery person can see clearly that they should handle safely and deliver it asap!!! My caterpillars will have lots of food so they can grow to be beautiful Monarchs 😍

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Tropical Plant came through with the shipping. I ordered this plant the night of July 24th it was shipped 25, 2025 and delivered July 27th...OUTSTANDING! The Thai Constellation I ordered arrived in awesome condition. Very healthy and lush. Suffice it to say I will be ordering from this shop again. Top notch across the board.

William
Galveston, TX
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This shop has the most fantastic, healthy, gorgeous plants. I am a repeat customer and have never been disappointed. In fact the plants have always exceeded my expectation and plants are often much larger than expected. Packaging is some of the most professional I've seen, with not one leaf damaged. I'll be back for more.

Kelly
Phoenix, AZ
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Beautiful healthy plant and great size too! This is my first purchase and I couldn’t be happier. Now I need the tree version. Thank you for such a great plant.

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Chicago, IL
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Okay so if you are looking for a happy healthy plant. This is who to get it from. It has already started blooming again. I've already had two neighbors ask where I got it from and referred them to you. Cannot recommend this seller enough

Philip
Crofton, MD
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Gorgeous plant, arrived perfect and healthy. I keep coming back as this nursery delivers perfection every time. Very quick shipping and expertly packed. The best!!

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