Meet the Breeder
Dr. Dennis Werner
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
‘Miss Molly’
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia x
'Miss Molly'
USPP 23,425; CBR 4446
- Fantastic color
- Compact habit
- Non-invasive
The closest to red we've seen! The fragrant flowers of 'Miss Molly' butterfly bush are a rich sangria-red, which is typically even more intense in warm weather and hot climates. But it's not just the flower color that sets 'Miss Molly' apart - it also boasts a refined, semi-dwarf habit that is perfect for gardens and residential landscapes. Non-invasive and approved for sale in Oregon.
Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
USDA Zone 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure Full sun
Height 4 - 5'
Width 4 - 5'
Finish Time .5 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Summer - frost
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
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 The medium size and refined habit of 'Miss Molly' makes it well suited to mixed borders and perennial gardens, as well as butterfly and humminbird gardens. It can be incorporated into foundation plantings, but is best combined with other plants to ensure interest in winter and spring.
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.
Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Award winner, 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, Red flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Award winner, 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, Red flowers, Green foliage