Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Africa, America, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Buddleia davidii
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Butterfly Bush
candelabra primrose
In German
Schmetterlingsstrauch
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
buisson de papillon
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
arbusto de las mariposas
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Butterfly Μπους
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
arbusto de borboleta
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Butterfly Bush
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
papilio rubo
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Bush season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Butterfly Bush and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.