Buddleja davidii 'Summer Rose' (orange-eye butterfly bush) bears showy, dark pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to late fall. This shrub is clump forming and has faded green and greyish green foliage that is matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Summer Rose' . Buddleja davidii 'Summer Rose' is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Buddleja davidii 'Summer Rose' (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 'Summer Rose' (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.
