Species
Buddleja davidiiButterfly Bush58 other cultivars
‘Pugster Amethyst’Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush
‘Trio’Trio Butterfly Bush
‘Bicolor’Bicolor Butterfly Bush
‘Purple Prince’Butterfly Bush Purple Prince
‘Butterfly Haven’Butterfly Haven Butterfly Bush
‘Hot Raspberry’Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
‘Grand Cascade’Grand Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Sky Blue’Butterfly Bush Sky Blue
‘Empire Blue’Butterfly Bush Empire Blue
‘Honeycomb’Butterfly Bush Honeycomb
‘Deluxe’Deluxe Butterfly Bush
‘Miss Violet’Miss Violet Butterfly Bush
‘Miss Molly’Miss Molly Butterfly Bush
‘White Profusion’White Profusion Butterfly Bush
‘Ellen's Blue’Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Charming Pink’Pink Butterfly Bush
‘Potters Purple’Butterfly Bush Potters Purple
‘Le Petit’Le Petit Butterfly Bush
‘-in-’-in- Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Blue’Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Black Knight’Black Knight Butterfly Bush
‘Color Crush’Color Crush Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Delight’Pink Delight Butterfly Bush
‘Magenta Darling’Magenta Darling Butterfly Bush
‘Bonnie’Bonnie Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Ribbon’Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush
‘White Ball’White Ball Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Chip Jr’Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Cascade’Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Attraction’Attraction Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Blue’Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Lochinch’Lochinch Butterfly Bush
‘Harlequin’Butterfly Bush Harlequin
‘Buzz Sky Blue’Buzz Sky Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Pinker’Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Velvet’Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Magenta Improved’Buzz Magenta Improved Butterfly Bush
‘Lo Behold Pink Micro Chip’Lo & Behold Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Dartmoor’Butterfly Bush Dartmoor
‘Miss Ruby’Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Purple’Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Ruby Chip’Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Purple’Buzz Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Midnight’Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush
‘Purple Haze’Butterfly Bush Purple Haze
‘Prince Charming’Butterfly Bush Prince Charming
‘Royal Red’Royal Red Butterfly Bush
‘Polka Dot’Polka Dot Butterfly Bush
‘Groovy Grape’Groovy Grape Butterfly Bush
‘White Bouquet’White Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Magenta’Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Hot Raspberry’Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
‘Evil Ways’Evil Ways Butterfly Bush
‘Dapper Pink’Dapper Pink Buddleia
‘Funky Fuchsia’Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush
‘Psychedelic Sky’Psychedelic Sky Butterfly Bush
‘Buddaplav’Dapper Lavender Butterfly Bush
‘Dapconwhi’Dapconwhi Butterfly Bush
The Story
Plant Bio
Buddleja davidii 'Pugster White' is a compact deciduous shrub with arching branches, featuring narrow, grey-green foliage and large, fragrant, white panicles of flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
This cultivar is distinguished by its dense, rounded growth habit and prolific, pure white flowers that bloom in late summer, making it a striking addition to small gardens and perennial borders.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Shrub
Height
24 inches
Width
24 inches
Light
Full Sun
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water
Low to moderate
Humidity
Average
Lifespan
Perennial
Native To
China
Toxicity
Non-toxic
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Where to Buy
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Planting
How to Grow
- Tuck seeds or cuttings into well-draining soil in spring.
- Water regularly until established, about 6 weeks.
- Place in full sun for best flowering results.
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Pro Tip
Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot and promote healthy growth.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water deeply during dry spells 🌱
- Prune in late winter to shape the bush
- Feed with a balanced fertilizer annually
- Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowering
Don't
- Avoid overwatering in winter ❌
- Don’t prune heavily in late summer ❌
- Keep away from heavy, clay soils without amendments ❌
- Don’t forget to mulch to conserve moisture
Seasonal Care Calendar
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Watch Out For
Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
Common Diseases
In the Garden
Landscape Uses & Companions
Landscape Uses
Multiply
Propagation Methods
Good to Know
Common Questions
Pugster White Butterfly Bush questions
What zones can Pugster White Butterfly Bush grow in?
Pugster White Butterfly Bush is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Pugster White Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Not reliably. Deer may browse Pugster White Butterfly Bush, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.
When does Pugster White Butterfly Bush bloom?
Pugster White Butterfly Bush typically blooms in summer to fall through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Pugster White Butterfly Bush need full sun?
Pugster White Butterfly Bush does best in full sun (6+ hours).
Is Pugster White Butterfly Bush drought tolerant?
Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Pugster White Butterfly Bush handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.
More Buddleja to compare
Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Pugster Amethyst'
Trio Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Trio'
Bicolor Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Bicolor'
Butterfly Bush Purple Prince
Buddleja davidii 'Purple Prince'
Butterfly Haven Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Haven'
Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Hot Raspberry'
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