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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

LO & BEHOLD RUBY CHIP®

Butterfly bush

Buddleia x

'SMNBDD'

PP#32,399; CBR#6959

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  • Bright flowers
  • Dwarf habit
  • Fragrant
Description

Finally - the color of 'Miss Molly' buddleia combined with the space-saving dwarf habit of the Lo & Behold series! Developed by Megan Mathey, this selection is a bit larger than Lo & Behold 'Pink Micro Chip' and boasts larger, more boldly-colored blooms. 

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.8°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2.5'
Width
2.5'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Good drainage is essential. The combination of wet soil and cold temperatures is particularly detrimental.

Pruning

Prune only after new growth emerges in spring. Cut back to just above a set of large, healthy buds.

Uses

All buddleia in the Lo & Behold® series are especially suited to groundcover and edging, as well as being incorporated into gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadheading not required for continuous bloom. In clay soils, plant a bit higher than ground level to divert moisture away from the center of the plant.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week October 3, 2019
  • Grower Sheet: Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Butterfly Bush Professional Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Buddleia tag
  • Spec Sheet: Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Buddleia spec sheet
  • Benchcard: Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Buddleia Benchcard

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Dwarf, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buddleia, Common name: Butterfly bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Dwarf, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buddleia, Common name: Butterfly bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage