The deciduous shrub Buddleja davidii 'Peakeep' (Peacock) (orange-eye butterfly bush) yields showy, faded fuchsia, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-autumn. This plant is arching in form and has matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is dark green in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Buddleja davidii 'Peakeep' (Peacock) (orange-eye butterfly bush) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Peakeep' (Peacock) . Buddleja davidii 'Peakeep' (Peacock) is tolerant of compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Buddleja davidii 'Peakeep' (Peacock) (orange-eye butterfly bush) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Buddleja davidii 'Peakeep' (Peacock) (orange-eye butterfly bush) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
