Buddleja Blue Chip

Common Name:
Butterfly Bush 'Blue Chip'

Description:
Buddleja 'Blue Chip', part of the Lo & Behold® series, is a compact, deciduous shrub renowned for its profusion of fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes that bloom continuously from mid-summer to the first frost. Its mounded growth habit and silvery-green foliage make it an excellent choice for small gardens, borders, and containers. In Melbourne's temperate climate, 'Blue Chip' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting drought tolerance once established. This non-invasive variety is sterile, preventing unwanted self-seeding. Minimal maintenance is required, with deadheading unnecessary, and pruning recommended in early spring to encourage vigorous growth. Its long blooming period and compact size make it a valuable addition to gardens seeking continuous colour and pollinator attraction.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 60 cm

• Width: 60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Violet-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Fragrant Flowers

• Perennial

• Non-Invasive

• Low Maintenance

• Suitable for Borders

• Suitable for Rockeries

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or pets. However, ingestion in large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)

• Salvia (Salvia spp.)

• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

• Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)

• Sedum (Sedum spp.)