Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Abelia
Butterfly Bush
In German
Abelia
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Abelia
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Abelia
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Abelia
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Abelia
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Abelia
papilio rubo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abelia and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Abelia and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Butterfly Bush season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Abelia and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Abelia and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Abelia and Butterfly Bush
Care of Abelia and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.