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Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'Harlequin'
Variegated Butterfly Bush
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A sport of 'Royal Red', sharing the same vibrant flower color but with attractive creamy margins on the foliage. Stress can cause reversion, take care to remove all non-variegated branches if they appear. Tolerant of many soil conditions but may struggle in constantly wet soil. Great in hot, dry areas with proper irrigation.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush get?
About 6' tall and 5' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Harlequin Variegated Butterfly Bush wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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