Buddleja davidii Argus Velvet - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii Argus Velvet - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii Argus Velvet - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii Argus Velvet - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii Argus Velvet - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x davidii Argus Velvet®
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
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Description
Buddleja Argus Velvet 'Ilvoargus2' combines the robustness of Buddleja davidii with the elegant grace of its cousin, Buddleja lindleyana. This hybrid also has the advantage of not self-seeding uncontrollably. With a flexible and almost weeping habit, it is adorned all summer with long, slender, arched spikes of violet flowers. The blooms emit a pleasant scent, which attracts multitudes of butterflies. This variety is also distinguished by moderate growth, well suited to small gardens. A hardy, accommodating and charming bush.
The Buddleja genus includes about a hundred species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs, native to China, Africa, South Asia and South America. They owe their name to Adam Buddle, a famous English botanist of the 17th century. Buddleja Argus Velvet is a horticultural hybrid introduced in 2011 by a Belgian nursery. It carries genes from Buddleja davidii 'Naho Purple' and from Buddleja lindleyana, a less known but truly graceful Chinese species. Buddlejas belong to the Scrophulariaceae (Buddlejaceae) family.
Argus Velvet is a freely growing, flexible, slightly weeping bush, taller than wide. Of fairly rapid growth, it will reach an average height of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in 4 to 5 years, under good growing conditions. Its adult size will not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft) in height by 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in spread. It develops arched branches of brown colour, which highlight the foliage and flowering. The latter takes place from June-July to August-September; it is slightly earlier than that of classic butterfly bushes. It consists of panicles of gracefully trailing violet flowers, about 20 cm to 25 cm (7.9 in to 9.8 in) long and 2 cm to 3 cm (0.8 in to 1.2 in) wide. These flowers release a honey-like scent highly sought after by pollinating insects. The deciduous foliage falls in autumn. It consists of long, lanceolate leaves, measuring an average of 12.5 cm (4.9 in) in length and 3 cm (1.2 in) in width. They are of a slightly greyish medium green colour, with a greyish underside. This hardy shrub withstands urban pollution very well and does not suffer from occasional drought in deep soil.
Whether planted individually or in groups, in a hedge or at the back of a perennial bed, or even in a large container on a terrace, Buddleja Argus Velvet will enhance your outdoor space in a unique way. Adorned with beautiful violet panicles and animated by a constant flight of butterflies, it highlights all other flowering shrubs, especially pink, white, or purple roses. It pairs wonderfully with a small clematis, such as 'Little Mermaid' or 'Baby Star'. You can also plant it in a mixed hedge, alongside lilacs, viburnums, Japanese quinces, apple or cherry blossom trees, and many others. It adapts well to coastal areas and urban gardens. Its fragrant flowers are also very beautiful in bouquets.
Buddleja davidii Argus Velvet - Butterfly Bush in pictures
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Planting and care
It is easy to grow, as it is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, tolerant of clay-limestone soils. It appreciates sunny locations, but also flowers in partial shade. Plant it in spring or early autumn, in ordinary, even poor, but relatively deep, well-worked and properly drained soil. Once well established, the plant can tolerate periods of moderate drought. Buddleja has no significant enemies. However, beware of caterpillars, weevils, and red spider mites that can invade it. Pruning vigorously after flowering and/or in early spring maintains its ramified and compact habit and encourages it to produce numerous flowers.
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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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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