{"product_id":"chrysalis-blue-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-chrysalis-blue","title":"Chrysalis Blue Buddleia - Buddleja davidii 'Chrysalis Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChrysalis Blue Buddleia (\u003cem\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chrysalis Blue') is a compact butterfly bush bred for flowers rather than height. It stays 50cm to 70cm tall and 45cm to 60cm wide, yet carries long, honey scented spikes of rich lavender purple from early summer to late autumn. It suits pots and small beds, and it resists downy mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive months of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spikes start in early summer and keep coming until late autumn, a longer season than most shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThigh high and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays around 50cm to 70cm, so it works where a full size buddleia would overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney scent and wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds to even a small patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMildew resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bred to resist downy mildew, which keeps the foliage cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established in the garden it copes with cold mornings and dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size suits a container beside a door or on a terrace, where you can enjoy the scent and the visiting butterflies at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in informal mixed beds. The lavender purple spikes sit well with roses, salvias and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart in a drift for a low sweep of colour that stays well under a metre and fills with flowers from early summer to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chrysalis Blue Buddleia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates frost, so it suits cool districts as well as temperate and subtropical ones, and flowers best with plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil will do. On heavy clay raise the bed slightly so water drains away from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. In the garden it then tolerates drought, but potted plants need watering more often. Feed with slow release fertiliser after pruning and add a seaweed tonic in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard prune once a year in late winter or early spring, when first growth resumes. This removes old shoots, keeps the plant compact and boosts flowering. Remove spent spikes in summer, since buddleias can self seed in some districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chrysalis Blue Buddleia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is ideal for a drift of plants, and the 140mm pots are an easy start for patio containers. Expect fast growth in warm weather, with flowers appearing in the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buddleja\"\u003eMore buddleja and butterfly bush varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot quite. The colour is a cool, rich lavender purple rather than a true blue, and it reads as a deep violet blue beside pale or silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it stay in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is compact enough for a patio pot. Use quality potting mix, water often in summer, feed after the annual hard prune, and refresh the mix every couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to prune it hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once a year in late winter or early spring. It flowers on new growth, so the prune keeps the plant tidy and the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787183882559,"sku":"BUD-DAV-CHRYSA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787183915327,"sku":"BUD-DAV-CHRYSA-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chrysalis-blue-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-chrysalis-blue.jpg?v=1792150531","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/chrysalis-blue-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-chrysalis-blue","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}