Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn who was
queen of England in the 1500's and was beheaded by King Henry the 8th.
Today this historic castle is the home of a marvelous English garden and
this beautiful butterfly bush.
Hever Castle Butterfly Bush has a wonderful arching habit similar
to one of its parents, Buddleia
alternifolia. The fragrant lilac colored blooms with their deep
orange throat cover the branches in early spring before other
Butterfly Bushes make their
flowery show.
In colder zones, the plant may die
back to the ground. In these areas, it is best to wait and see what will
return in spring before pruning. In warmer areas where the plants do not
die back, the bush can be pruned for shape after bloom.
Hever Castle Butterfly Bush makes
a great addition to our
Wildlife Herb Garden Six Pack and to our
Zone
8-11 Fragrant Herb Garden Six Packs. It
might also be included in our
Thirty-Six Pack
Butterfly Attractor
Assortment. This plant is sometimes available in
plug trays. These trays hold 128 of all the same plant. They are a
great low cost way to fill a lot of space. Each cell is 3/4 of inch by an inch. Check here to see
if
Hever Castle Butterfly Bush Plug Trays
are available. |