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
‘Deluxe’Deluxe Butterfly Bush
‘Sky Blue’Butterfly Bush Sky Blue
‘Empire Blue’Butterfly Bush Empire Blue
‘Honeycomb’Butterfly Bush Honeycomb
‘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
‘Le Petit’Le Petit Butterfly Bush
‘Potters Purple’Butterfly Bush Potters Purple
‘-in-’-in- Butterfly Bush
‘Black Knight’Black Knight Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Blue’Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Color Crush’Color Crush Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Delight’Pink Delight Butterfly Bush
‘Magenta Darling’Magenta Darling Butterfly Bush
‘Bonnie’Bonnie Butterfly Bush
‘White Ball’White Ball Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Ribbon’Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Chip Jr’Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Blue’Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Cascade’Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Attraction’Attraction Butterfly Bush
‘Lochinch’Lochinch Butterfly Bush
‘Harlequin’Butterfly Bush Harlequin
‘Pugster Pinker’Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Sky Blue’Buzz Sky Blue 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
‘Ruby Chip’Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Purple’Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Purple’Buzz Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Purple Haze’Butterfly Bush Purple Haze
‘Prince Charming’Butterfly Bush Prince Charming
‘Buzz Midnight’Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster White’Pugster White Butterfly Bush
‘Royal Red’Royal Red Butterfly Bush
‘Polka Dot’Polka Dot Butterfly Bush
‘Groovy Grape’Groovy Grape Butterfly Bush
‘White Bouquet’White Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Hot Raspberry’Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
‘Evil Ways’Evil Ways Butterfly Bush
‘Dapper Pink’Dapper Pink Buddleia
‘Psychedelic Sky’Psychedelic Sky Butterfly Bush
‘Funky Fuchsia’Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush
‘Buddaplav’Dapper Lavender Butterfly Bush
‘Dapconwhi’Dapconwhi Butterfly Bush
The Story
Plant Bio
Compact cultivar with a long flowering period.
Known for its vibrant magenta flowers and ability to attract butterflies.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Shrub
Height
48 inches
Width
48 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water
Low to moderate
Humidity
Average
Lifespan
5-10 years
Native To
China
Toxicity
Non-toxic to humans and pets
Bloom period
Mid-summer – Late summer
In flower about 2 months of the year
Planting
How to Grow
- Tuck seeds or cuttings into well-drained soil in early spring.
- Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Mist cuttings daily to maintain humidity for root development.
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
- Prune after flowering to encourage bushy growth and more blooms.
- Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Pro Tip
Choose a sunny location with good air circulation for vibrant flowering.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water deeply during dry spells 🌱
- Prune annually after blooming
- Fertilize in spring for best blooms
Don't
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t prune in late fall or winter
- Skip fertilizing during dormant months
Seasonal Care Calendar
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadhead | ||||||||||||
| Fertilize | ||||||||||||
| Mulch | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
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
Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush questions
What zones can Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush grow in?
Buzz Magenta 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 Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Yes — Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.
When does Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush bloom?
Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush typically blooms in mid-summer through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush need full sun?
Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.
Is Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush drought tolerant?
Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Buzz Magenta 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 Bush
Buddleja davidii
Butterfly Haven Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Haven'
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Grow Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush with confidence
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