Purple Splendor Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'Hinebud 2'
Summary
Purple Splendor was a vigorous grower in our trials obtaining an average size in two years of 4’ 4” high (52.1 cm) and 6’ 1” wide (185.9 cm). This butterfly bush showed no significant differences in growth between treatments, proving to be a true low-water use, flowering feature plant. All plants were cut back in December and January and deadheaded in June and July. The foliage on the lowest water treatment, 20% of ET0, actually rated highest overall with just two irrigations during the summer, whereas the other treatments had various levels of scattered foliage necrosis beginning in July. Flowering was best throughout the year on the second lowest treatment of 40% of ET0, which is very noteworthy, since this treatment was watered on average only monthly. The plant showed no pest damage, and very little signs of disease throughout the year. ‘Purple Splendor’ was a favorite of the trials staff for its repeat bloom, good form, and ability to hold up in the heat without wilting the way many other Buddleia cultivars do. It did begin to decline in appearance somewhat beginning in late August with some leaf necrosis. With an annual overall appearance rating of 4.0 or above on all treatments, this should prove to be a versatile and garden-worthy introduction.
Basic Info
| Submitted by: | Hines Horticulture |
| Trial Exposure: | Sun |
| Year evaluated: | 2014 |
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Height & Width
(after 2 years):
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4' 4" x 6' 1" - UC Davis
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Reported Height & Width
(at maturity):
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5' x 3' |
| WUCOLS plant type: | S |
| Water Needs & WUCOLS Region: |
Low - Region 2
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Mean Overall
Appearance rating:
(1-5 Scale, 5 is highest)
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4.3 - UC Davis
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Flowering Months
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April-October - UC Davis
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Growth and Quality Data
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