Buddleia ‘Grand Cascade’
$59.99
Buddleja davidii Grand Cascade sends huge, fragrant purple panicles over arching branches that draw butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds from summer into fall.
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Description
Huge, fragrant purple panicles sweep down from the arching branches of Buddleja davidii Grand Cascade, bringing late-season flower color and steady butterfly, bee, and hummingbird activity to a sunny border.
This broad shrub works best where its 5- to 8-foot height and spread can frame a flower border, wildlife garden, or courtyard planting. It also suits a large patio container.
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water thoroughly during active growth, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, and cut old stems back hard in early spring.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Buddleia 'Grand Cascade', Buddleia davidii Grand Cascade, Buddleia Grand Cascade |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Purple |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac |
| Blomidon Item No | BUDDAGC00002G |
| Usps | Huge cascading purple panicles define its broad arching form., Fragrant flowers draw butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds., Full sun and well-drained soil support the strongest display. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Prune old stems hard in early spring to support vigorous flowering growth. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in fall. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids, caterpillars, spider mites, figwort weevils, and leaf or bud nematodes. |
| Diseases | Watch for honey fungus, fungal leaf spot, downy mildew, stem canker, and root rot. |
| Pruning | Cut all old stems back to about 12 inches in early spring, not in fall. |
| Watering instructions | Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry slightly between waterings. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give full sun for the strongest flowering. |
| Common Name | Grand Cascade Butterfly Bush |