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Customer Reviews for PROVEN WINNERS 1 Gal. Summer Skies Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) Live Shrub, Light Purple Flowers

Internet #205653898

Model #BUDPRC1306101

  • Soft violet-blue flowers in summer and variegated foliage
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and resists deer
  • Hand-picked and delivered fresh from the greenhouse

Customer Reviews

  • 4.3
    out of 9 reviews
  • 88% recommend this product
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good looking
Well when we opened the box unfortunately most of the dirt had fallen out of the pot and what was in it was pretty dry. After adding more soil and plant food I believe it will be fine. Will get it put in the ground soon right now we are just trying to nurse it back to good health,can't wait to see it grow and blossom should be a great addition to the land scape.
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Love Butterfly Bushes!
This bush is beautiful and smells amazing. I actually purchased two different varieties from the same company because I love them so much. I had been a little skeptical of having plants shipped, because I worried about them being beat up in transit. Both shrubs arrived in great shape. I'm looking forward to attracting more butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden this year.
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It's beautiful!!!!
It's beautiful!!!! Came as expected and described in a tiny pot. I couldn't plant immediately, but I gave it some water and set it near a window overnight. It's been in the ground just a few days and is already growing happily. I can't wait to see it full size and hope the butterflies and bees will love it too! As for shipping and the condition, the plant was wrapped and shipped with care. The foliage was pretty dry and some of it was brown. The soil was damp though so maybe it got dried out during shipping. The size is as described and over all I'm happy.
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excellent plant, so-so packaging, NO instructions
The plant itself (this is a full-size butterfly bush with showy striped leaves and lavender-colored flowers, although I haven't seen any flowers yet) arrived in excellent condition, by far the most beautiful and healthiest looking plants I've ever bought online or by mail order. I received and planted it a month ago, and it's just started to extend its branches with bright new leaves, but with no sign of blooms yet. I'm very fond of it. It looks hardy, healthy and cheerful. There are two fairly serious problems, though, that aren't related to the plant itself. The plant came with NO instructions, of any kind, anywhere. No instructions about how to plant it, when to expect blooms, how to care for it in case it can't be planted immediately... nothing. Not a word. Not even any clue how to get it out of the rather intricate packaging that protected the plant fairly well but did not keep the soil from dispersing throughout the box when UPS ignored the prominent THIS END UP arrows. The three plants I ordered arrived stacked on top of each other with all their arrows pointing at my neighbor's house. All three plants were in beautiful condition, though, so it mainly just made a mess when I unpacked them and potting soil went flying everywhere.
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Adding More Color
Great plant that had a lot of positive growth budding off of it and was able to survive a replanting in the earlier spring season. The bush was vibrant and larger than expected, and had a strong root structure that was easily acceptable to the new ground we planted into. Once planted, the bush took quickly to the area, growing quickly and becoming a great addition to the backyard, once the weather breaks and blooming happens, itll be great to see the color it adds and the wildlife it brings.
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Proven winners a real winner!!
Butterfly bush arrived today.the plant was already over a foot high and leafing out the box it arrived in was perfect looks beautiful already will definitely order from home depot in the future
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    Got for the Butterfly Attractant, but Challenging to take care of
    I went to Epcot and they had a butterfly exhibit, which was nice and relaxing. Since butterflies can travel completely from the north to the south, I figured that it would be nice to have these plants around for them during the next appropriate time of year. However, these plants are very challenging to take care of because they are not for the 10b Hardiness zone of South Florida. The plant was fine on arrival, but quickly dried out because I had to travel for work. It seems like it requires water daily. I will try to get it back to green, but the leaves are turning rather quickly. I was beginning to wonder if this plant is really for the northern states instead of the southern states and after looking up what the hardiness zones actually are, that's exactly what I found. This plant would do best across the middle of north america, not in South Florida. My mistake, but don't let that stop you from getting it if you are in the appropriate zone. It definitely came very well packaged and in good condition.
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    Unfortunately, it died
    I will say up-front that this bush most likely died, at least partially, due to our own mistakes. It shipped to us dormant while we were still in a period of time where there could be frost We probably should have watered it more often while we had it inside, but we didn't want to over-water it, either. It did not survive long enough to be transplanted outside.
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    Response from Proven WinnersMay 11, 2015
    Dear jstine35,
    I'm sorry to learn of your experience. My name is Vicki and I am the person here at ProvenWinnersDirect that can help you with questions and resolutions to your plant issues. I would appreciate a call from you at 734-654-7486 to speak with you about your 'Summer Skies' Butterfly Bush. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
    Happy Gardening,
    Vicki-ProvenWinnersDirect
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    Butterfly Bush
    Of course the bush is in a dormant state now due to the weather but it appears healthy and with proper planting and care I expect it to last many years and attract large numbers of butterflies and hummingbirds. This bush along with the couple of other butterfly bushes planted in my yard will make my yard very inviting to butterflies, hummingbirds and me to sit outside and enjoy the beauty.
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    Hardiness Zone

    5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)

    6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)

    6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)

    6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)

    Sun Tolerance

    Full Sun

    Part Sun

    Part Sun

    Full Sun

    Additional Characteristics

    Deer Resistant

    Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

    Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

    Attracts Butterflies, Insect Resistant, Low Maintenance

    Common Name Family

    Butterfly Bush

    Boxwood

    Rhododendron

    Azalea

    Mature Height (ft.)

    4-6

    4-6

    Less than 4