Buddleja davidii Argus White - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii Argus White - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x davidii Argus White
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
Planted a few weeks ago, this young plant has withstood the drought with a few waterings and is currently producing beautiful flower cones.
Sylvie, 30/08/2022
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Description
Buddleja 'Argus White', also known as Buddleja Argus White 'Ilvoargus01', is a new dwarf variety offering unique characteristics. It is non-invasive, unlike the species type. It has an extraordinarily compact habit and abundant, long-lasting flowering spikes of pure white that renew from June to October. Hardy and robust, this dwarf bush can be grown in containers or in the ground and will provide your garden with natural elegance and simplicity!
The Buddleja genus includes around a hundred species of deciduous or evergreen bushes, native to China, Africa, South Asia, and South America. They are named after Adam Buddle, a famous English botanist from the 17th century.
Bred in Belgium, Buddleja 'Argus White' is the result of 8 years of research. This bush reveals unique characteristics for a buddleja that promise great success. Unlike the species type, 'Argus White' is sterile and therefore poses no risk of invasion. Its uniqueness also comes from its exceptionally compact habit which gives it an elegant appearance, less wild than a classic buddleja. This fast-growing dwarf bush barely reaches over 1 m (3.3 ft) in height at maturity with an almost equivalent spread. With its dense and compact vegetation, it forms a generous and well-proportioned bush. Its foliage is deciduous and luxuriant, with a green-grey colour and silver undersides. Its leaves are slender, single, opposite, and lanceolate, and measure over 10 cm (3.9 in). They have a finely dentate margin. Its slender foliage gives it a structural aspect that will accentuate a contemporary decoration.
'Argus White' is endowed with a generous and long-lasting flowering that begins in June and finishes in October, or even with the first frost. The bush is then covered with numerous spikes of a pure white colour that rise above its foliage. These inflorescences are composed of small tubular flowers gathered in long, slender, conical panicles at the tips of the branches. They form dense, slightly arched clusters that can measure up to 30 cm (11.8 in) long. This flowering diffuses a pleasant sweet scent that attracts butterflies and bees and brings life to the garden.
Buddleja davidii naturally grows in dry soils, on slopes, and even on riverbanks. It is highly resistant to pollution and can also be found near highways or railways. It is a very hardy bush that can withstand temperatures below -20° C (-4° F). It prefers sunny or slightly shaded locations, sheltered from strong winds, and tolerates all types of soils, even poor and chalky ones.
Easy to cultivate and resistant to diseases, Buddleja 'Argus White' will reveal its beauty without difficulties!
'Argus White' is a dwarf bush that can be easily grown in a pot. Its elegant habit and refined flowering will adorn terraces and balconies for a long time. While its modest dimensions may not allow it to be planted in isolation, it will easily find its place within a flower bed or a low hedge, surrounded by dark-foliaged or brightly flowering bushes such as Common Myrtle, Ceanothus 'Skylark', or Japanese Spiraea 'Pleniflora'. You can also use it as a border plant, with other compact bushes like Japanese Barberry 'Bonanza Gold' or 'Heavenly Blue' Bluebeard.
Buddleja davidii Argus White - Butterfly Bush in pictures
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Buddleja
x davidii
Argus White
Buddlejaceae
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in deep, well-drained, slightly enriched soil. Note that overly rich soil will favour vegetative growth at the expense of flowering. Protect it from excess moisture in winter. Once it is well-established, it will easily tolerate short periods of drought.
Prune severely at the end of winter, ideally in March. This will help maintain the vigour of the bush and promote abundant flowering.
Planting period
Intended location
Care
Planting & care advice
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.