Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush
Buddleia x 'Grevantrt'View more from Butterfly Bush
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Botanical Name
Buddleia x 'Grevantrt'
Outdoor Growing zone
5-9
Mature Height
3-5
Mature Width
3-5
Sun needs
Full Sun
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Meet the showstopper of your garden – the Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush! This charismatic shrub is not just a showstopper; it’s a butterfly magnet, playing host to these winged wonders with its sweet vanilla scent and dressing up your outdoor space with elegant creamy-white blooms. The Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush boasts a laid-back demeanor, making it a low-maintenance shrub that effortlessly steals the spotlight without demanding maintenance. Picture your garden as a fragrant haven, where butterflies waltz in delight, and the air is filled with the irresistible aroma of vanilla – that’s the enchantment the Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush brings to your garden realm.
This lush Buddleia x ‘Grevantrt,’ also known as the Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush, isn’t just a treat for butterflies; it’s a treat for your landscape too! Picture light green leaves serving as the perfect backdrop for huge, fragrant ivory flowers that steal the spotlight from summer to frost. Pop this shrub in a sunny spot, and watch it work its magic. New plantings may need more frequent watering, but once established, this Vanilla Treat™ becomes quite self-sufficient.
As the sun intensifies and summer takes the stage, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush emerges, transforming your garden into a haven of sweet-scented blooms that captivate from spring to fall. This compact and heat-tolerant shrub requires little effort on your part but promises to be a pollinator magnet, enchanting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds alike. Known by its botanical name, Buddleia x ‘Grevantrt,’ the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is more than just a treat for butterflies; it’s a treat for your landscape. With light green leaves providing the perfect backdrop, this shrub showcases huge, fragrant ivory flowers that bloom abundantly throughout the summer and into fall. Its growth habit is both rounded and compact, making it an ideal choice for various garden settings.
Displaying a moderate growth rate, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush boasts a round and compact habit. The fragrant white flowers steal the spotlight during the summer and fall, creating a visual symphony in your garden. With a mature height and width of 3-5 feet, this butterfly bush is well-suited for gardens, borders, or patio containers.
Planting the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is a breeze. Dig a hole wider than the plant’s container, position the plant at ground level, backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and mulch for moisture conservation. This low-maintenance shrub requires infrequent watering once established, and a monthly dose of all-purpose fertilizer in early spring and early fall will keep it thriving.
Thriving in zones 5-9, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is a hardy and adaptable shrub. This plant is sure to add a touch of elegance and fragrance to your garden oasis.
To ensure the best performance, plant the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush in well-drained soil and a sunny spot. Regular pruning helps control its height and maintain a desirable shape. Removing spent flowers encourages continuous blooming, and a hard cutback in late winter or early spring promotes fresh growth.
If you desire a low-maintenance, yet visually stunning shrub that welcomes pollinators and adds charm to your garden, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is the ideal choice. Heat and drought-tolerant, it requires minimal care while providing a constant bloom of fragrant white flowers from spring to fall. Attract butterflies and transform your space into an enchanted sanctuary with this delightful butterfly bush.