{"product_id":"ugandense-blue-butterfly-bush-rotheca-myricoides-ugandense","title":"Ugandense Blue Butterfly Bush - Rotheca myricoides 'Ugandense'","description":"\u003cp\u003eUgandense Blue Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eRotheca myricoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ugandense') is an open, airy shrub that carries sky-blue, butterfly-shaped flowers from spring into summer. It grows fast to 2 to 3m tall and about 2m wide, and it suits a mixed border or an informal hedge better than a clipped one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue sky blue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue flowers are rare in the garden, and these open from spring to summer against plain green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e It rises quickly, so a young plant soon reaches feature size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies visit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms are shaped like butterflies, and real ones come to feed on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden character.\u003c\/strong\u003e The loose, rambling habit softens a border and mixes easily with other flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponds to a clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good trim after flowering keeps it bushy and encourages fresh growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space in a sunny corner where the blue flowers stand out against a dark fence or a green backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it toward the back of a cottage-style border, 2m from its neighbours, so its airy stems can lean through other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a loose, flowering screen. It is open and rambling, so it will not make a dense formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ugandense Blue Butterfly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers, though it tolerates part shade. It suits subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Protect it from frost, and in colder regions choose a sheltered spot against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Work compost into the planting hole and keep a layer of mulch over the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established, then water more often through dry summer heat. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a good clip after flowering to keep it bushy and to encourage new growth. Without a trim, an open shrub like this gets leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ugandense Blue Butterfly Bush as tube stock. That is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and grows fast once the weather warms. Plant it out into prepared soil, mulch it and keep the water up through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\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=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buddleja\"\u003eBuddleja, the classic butterfly bush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches 2 to 3m tall and about 2m wide. It grows fast, so give it room from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it make a good hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes an informal hedge, a loose and flowering one. If you want a dense, clipped wall, choose a tighter-growing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Protect it from frost, either with a sheltered position or by growing it where frosts do not reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790284489023,"sku":"ROT-MYR-UGANDE-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ugandense-blue-butterfly-bush-rotheca-myricoides-ugandense.jpg?v=1792197955","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ugandense-blue-butterfly-bush-rotheca-myricoides-ugandense","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}