BiColor Butterfly Bush
Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Flowering, Fragrant, Fast-growing, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, Cold hardy, Deer-resistant |
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| Sunlight | Full sun |
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| Width | |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Blooms In | Summer, Fall |
| Flower Color | Purple, Orange |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Suitable Space | Outdoors |
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| Cultivar | |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, PR, WA |
Description
The gorgeous BiColor Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor') is the first Butterfly Bush to feature multiple colors on each long-lasting bloom! It is an intensely fragrant, long-blooming Butterfly Bush with profuse yellow and lavender blooms - amazing lavender-hued while the buds are just forming, opening to peachy pink with a yellow cast as it ages!
Dazzle all your neighbors and your local butterflies with this unique new Butterfly Bush that blooms from July until fall. The panicles grow up to 10 inches long and show up well against the clean grey-green foliage.
This deciduous perennial bush comes to life in the early spring with a flush of fantastic aromatic gray-green leaves. This by itself makes Butterfly Bush a go-to for gardeners!
As if the colors themselves weren't enough, these flower spikes are delightfully fragrant. You'll find yourself snagging a few of the bush and bringing them inside to brighten up a dining room or kitchen counter. They make lovely additions to floral arrangements!
But leave a majority outside for your butterflies and Hummingbirds! As a nectar resource for Pollinators, Butterfly Bush are at the top of the list!
This upright-growing deciduous shrub is a pretty fast-growing plant. So you won't have to wait long at all to experience its full flower power! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these shrubby perennials grow 5-6 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width.
Planting and Application:
The BiColor Butterfly Bush has a compact growth habit, is a deciduous bush, and blooms mid-summer until fall. It provides valuable summer and early fall flowers when few other shrubs are in bloom. Use it as a border specimen or the centerpiece for your pollinator garden!
Use BiColor as a back-row plant in your perennial garden. Not only will it add flair in the later summer months, but even when it isn't in bloom the green will make a stunning backdrop for other perennials!
Do you have a particularly hot and sunny spot in your garden that you just aren't sure what to do with? Add some other plants that attract butterflies with BiColor Butterfly Bush!
You can also use this in mass plantings if you've got more space to cover. Imagine how a field of these mixed-color blooms looks in large swaths glittering with fluttering butterfly wings!
Add it to your smaller Cottage gardens too! All these colors on one plant are a great way to include different looks without spending the space on three different plants. If you've already got a yard full of trees and shrubs fear not. BiColor won't end up blending in. It'll simply add to the beauty already planted!
Plant it near a path or patio and the shrub will provide a delightful fragrance for you, too. It's generally pest-free. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back in spring.
- Long Blooming Multi-Colored Blooms
- Butterflies, Butterflies & More Butterflies!
- Fragrant Flowers
- Aromatic Green-Gray Foliage & Compact Growth
- Pollinator Heaven & Great Cut Flowers
- Stunning in Mass Plantings, Specimens & Pollinator Garden Plants
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Good news for self-proclaimed brown-thumbed gardeners! Butterfly bushes are relatively easy to grow. Especially when you follow these simple instructions:
When picking out a planting site, look for somewhere in full sun with well-drained soil. This will ensure you're shrub is happy right off the bat.
You'll want to water well during the first year to help it get established. Then after that go ahead and cut back on the watering to a normal amount. Mulching around the bottom will help regulate temperatures and conserve water. Buddleia is highly drought tolerant once established.
Buddleia is a woody shrub in warmer areas but acts and is treated much more like Perennials in colder climates. You'll want to cut back all stems, almost to the ground, in late winter before the growing season starts. This helps the plant develop new fresh growth from down low and with lots of branching! Plus, if you deadhead the shrub throughout its blooming season, it'll encourage the plant to produce new flowers and continue blooming.
The cherry on top is that BiColor is often left alone by deer and other wildlife. So your occasional wandering deer will more than likely leave this shrub be!
- Full Sun Plants
- Well-Drained Soil Needs
- Moderate to Low Moisture
- Prune in Fall/Late Winter
- Deer Resistant & Pest Free
Don't wait another moment to fill your garden with amazing color variety and butterflies! Order a BiColor Butterfly Bush for yourself today at Nature Hills Nursery!
Planting & Care
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
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Plants arrived healthy and packed well. I have 2 of the quart size Bi Color bushes in a new bed, with a mango popsicle dwarf poker and a red hot popsicle dwarf poker on the left. All looking great.
Sounds like a great combination, John. The warm tones of the Bi Color next to those Kniphofia cultivars should put on a real show when everything hits its stride. Thanks for sharing how you've arranged the bed. We hope the whole planting continues to settle in well.
Bicolor butterfly bush arrived perfectly packaged and plant looks very healthy and lush, I was very impressed.
I lived in Zone 10. I acclimated the plant for a week by placing the pot in eastern sun exposure garden area.
Then I planted it in the western sun exposure garden bed. I protected it from wild rabbits and western sun with a fabric plant guard.
Within a week, the plant tripled its size, set new leaves and the existing buds bloom.
I got worried when I saw some leaves turned yellow to yellow green so I turned to customer support for help.
Angie wrote me a very detailed info and well thought out plant care that puts my mind at ease.
I ordered 4 more of this plant.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are happy to hear that your butterfly bush is doing well and that more are on their way to you! Customer Service is here to help with any plant questions or needs and we are glad to hear you contacted us asking great questions. We hope the butterflies flock to your yard and bring you years of enjoyment! Thank you - Nature Hills Customer Support
Plant arrived healthy! We haven’t planted yet as the temps are in the 100s, but it is quite heat tolerant and hasn’t wilted in these temps. Looking forward to some blooms end of this year or early next year!
Hi Krystle! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that your BiColor Butterfly Bush arrived healthy and that it is handling the high temperatures well. As a gardening tip, we recommend keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged during the hot summer months. Happy gardening and we hope you enjoy the beautiful blooms of your butterfly bush soon! - Nature Hills Customer Service
I’m so thrilled to have this beautiful butterfly bush
The plant came and was green and healthy
I put it in the ground and it looks great
A green, healthy plant settling in well right from the start is exactly what we aim for. Butterfly bushes tend to take off once they get established, so you should see some real vigor out of it come next season. Thanks for sharing, Curtis.
No blooms yet.
Came in such beautiful condition and ready to plant and is doing well
I ordered it through you guys because you offer more color selections,but I did not expect it to be 5 inches tall for the price ..so I’ll prob have to buy one already with flowers at a walk in store because of how tiny it is
It hasn’t bloomed yet.
We are very pleased with our butterfly bush
BiColor Butterfly Bush is such a rewarding plant to watch come into its own, and it sounds like yours is doing just that. If you want to see even more blooms, deadheading the spent flower spikes through the season keeps it flowering strong right up until frost. Thanks for sharing, Jeannie. The Nature Hills Team
It's a good size...can't wait to grow it and watch it bloom with my others!!
A good-sized plant heading into a garden with other butterfly bushes is a great setup. Once it hits its stride, the bicolor blooms are really something to watch. Thanks for sharing, Mendi, and enjoy the season ahead!
Packaged incredibly well, healthy, and fast-growing addition to my pollinator garden. Thank you!
Hi Skye, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our BiColor Butterfly Bush! We're so glad to hear that it arrived healthy and was packaged well. It's always our goal to ensure our plants arrive in great condition.
We're also happy to hear that it's already thriving in your pollinator garden. To keep your butterfly bush happy and healthy, make sure to prune it in early spring and deadhead spent blooms regularly. This will encourage continuous bloom and attract even more pollinators.
Thank you again for your review and happy gardening - Nature Hills Customer Support
Excellent dealer and delivery. Thr butterfly bush is stunning.
Hi Gary, Thank you so much for your glowing review, we appreciate it and you! May the butterflies flock to your landscape and enjoy your BiColor Butterfly bushes! Thank you - Nature Hills Customer Support
Alreadyestablished in their new locale. Growing well.
Hi there, David! Thank you for the review! We're so glad to hear that your BiColor Butterfly Bush is thriving in its new home. As a gardening tip, make sure to prune the bush in late winter or early spring to encourage healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Happy gardening! -Nature Hills Customer Service
I can’t say enough good things about my butterfly bush. I got it for Mother’s Day and love the colors. I’ll definitely recommend this place to my family and friends.
Hello Traci,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your BiColor Butterfly Bush! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you love the colors and that it was a special Mother's Day gift. It's truly rewarding to know that our plants bring such joy, and we deeply appreciate you recommending us to your family and friends.
Wishing you happy planting, The Nature Hills Plant Experts
My butterfly bush arrived very healthy and already has new growth within a week! Highly recommend!
Hi Jaimee,
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear your BiColor Butterfly Bush arrived in great shape and is already putting on new growth—within a week, no less! That’s a strong sign your new plant is settling in beautifully.
We truly appreciate your recommendation. For best results, make sure your butterfly bush gets full sun and well-drained soil—it’ll reward you with blooms that not only add stunning color but also attract pollinators all season long.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
I bought one of these 2 years ago. It's my favorite thing in my flower garden. At first I didn't think it would take because it was floppy but it did. The next year it seemed like it wasn't coming back. Both years it suddenly pops up and it's ready to grow. We trim the dying cones off and it is very pretty and full. We get butterflies, bumble bees and hummingbirds every year. And the colors are very different than just a single color bush. Would buy again.
Hi Carla,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your butterfly bush! We’re thrilled to hear it has become a favorite in your garden and that it’s attracting such a delightful variety of pollinators like butterflies, bumble bees, and hummingbirds. It’s fascinating how your bush can appear floppy at first and even seem like it’s not coming back, only to surprise you with vibrant growth later—that’s one of the resilient qualities that make butterfly bushes such a joy to grow.
Your practice of trimming off the dying cones is spot on and really helps encourage a fuller, prettier plant season after season. If you ever want to help boost its stamina or encourage even more blooms, gently deadheading spent flowers throughout the summer can also be beneficial. And since you love the mixed color effect, you might enjoy experimenting with companion plants like lantanas or salvia, which attract similar pollinators and bring additional bursts of color.
If you have any questions or want tips for next season, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help your garden thrive!
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Hopefully it grows quickly and looks as beautiful as it does in the picture. Arrived well packaged and in a timely manner.
Hi Tracy,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your order arrived well packaged and on time. We completely understand the excitement of hoping your new plant will grow quickly and become as stunning as the picture. To help speed along healthy growth, make sure to provide the appropriate sunlight, water, and nutrient-rich soil as recommended for your particular plant. If you ever have questions about care or want tailored tips, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to help your garden flourish!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
The plants arrived in excellent condition. I planted them about 1 month ago and they are even blooming! I was very impressed with the quality and condition of the plants when they arrived.
Hi Linda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that your plants arrived in excellent condition and have already started blooming—that’s always such a rewarding sign of healthy, happy plants. Your feedback truly validates the care we put into selecting and delivering quality greenery.
If you ever have questions about ongoing care or want tips to keep your plants thriving, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help your garden flourish every step of the way!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
Looking great & thriving very well!
Hi Greg,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful update about your BiColor Butterfly Bush! We’re thrilled to hear it’s looking great and thriving in your garden—that kind of feedback truly makes our day. If you ever want tips to keep it blooming beautifully or ways to attract even more pollinators, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help your garden flourish.
Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists
I ordered 2 of these bicolored bushes. Once again these arrived very well packaged and much larger than I expected! They were a good 10 inches tall! I was a bit concerned with the grayish green color it came but soon realized the foliage is supposed to appear this way. I did repot it into a larger pot and plan on giving it a few days of sun to recoup before I plant it in the ground. I wish we can add photos to show the good quality it arrives in. Looking forward to the arrival of all the butterflies this summer!
Hi Rachel,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your bicolored bushes arrived healthy and exceeded your expectations in size. It’s great that you recognized the unique grayish-green foliage — that natural coloration really does add such charm to these plants. Repotting them to provide space to recoup before planting in the ground is a smart approach, giving them every chance to establish nicely. Watching the butterflies discover their new home in your garden is truly one of nature’s joys, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy that vibrant display throughout the summer.
We absolutely agree — photos would be an excellent way to highlight the quality of our shipments! While the product review section currently doesn’t support images, sharing your pictures via our social media pages or using mrevie.com can be a great way to showcase your beautiful bushes to other garden lovers.
If you ever want additional tips on pollinator-friendly plants or seasonal garden care, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
Looking good,hope these little plants will survive our Midwest winter!
Hi Rosalina,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! We’re thrilled to hear your little plants are looking good. Midwest winters can be quite a challenge with their cold and freeze-thaw cycles, so it's great you're mindful of their survival.
To give your plants the best chance of thriving, consider mulching around the base to provide insulation, and if possible, placing them in locations that are somewhat sheltered from harsh winds. If you happen to be planting species known for cold sensitivity, winter coverings or wrapping might be helpful. You can also check out our winter care guides on NatureHills.com—they’re full of tips tailored for Midwest gardeners.
If you have any questions as your plants settle in or come spring, don’t hesitate to reach out! We're here to support your garden success every step of the way.
To greener days ahead,
Nature Hills Customer Care & Plant Support
Looking good,hope these little plants will survive our Midwest winter!
Hi Rosalina,
Thank you so much for sharing your excitement about your new plants! We’re thrilled to hear they’re looking good so far. Midwest winters can definitely be tough on young plants, but with a little extra care—like mulching around the base to protect roots from freezing temperatures and ensuring they have good drainage—they have a great chance of thriving. If you'd like, we can also send some tips tailored specifically to the types of plants you ordered to help them weather the cold months.
Feel free to reach out anytime for advice or updates—we’re always here to support you!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
