{"product_id":"miss-ruby-butterfly-bush","title":"'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your garden had a spotlight, ‘Miss Ruby’ would be in it. With shockingly vibrant pink-purple blooms that seem to glow against lush green foliage, this bold beauty isn’t shy—and neither are the butterflies and hummingbirds it attracts in droves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHer flowers aren’t just eye-catching—they’re long, lavish, and long-lasting, providing an open invitation to pollinators all summer long. Whether you're a shutterbug chasing the perfect shot or simply someone who loves a buzzing, blooming garden, Miss Ruby delivers the drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yes, she's got the looks and the manners. Non-invasive by nature, Miss Ruby plays well with others in pollinator patches, cottage gardens, and sunny borders. No guilt, no hassle—just electric color and pollinator joy from summer through fall. Turn up the volume in your landscape with this unforgettable garden star!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e4-5 feet tall and wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun (8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 4-5 feet apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProduces fragrant deep pinky-purple flowers from summer through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains green foliage late spring to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on new wood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for borders, landscapes and mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and hummingbirds while resisting deer and rabbits\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHeat and drought tolerant, long blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/zzftmr101zf01\"\u003eProven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food\u003c\/a\u003e in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring, after the new growth emerges. Remove weak branches in the middle and about 1\/2 to 2\/3 of the height and width. Make cuts just about 1\/4 of an inch above a bud. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time, just cut back to a set of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterfly bushes need perfect drainage. Their roots are sensitive to rotting, and if they spend any amount of time in wet soil, they can be set back or even die. They can grow in clay soil, but need to be planted a few inches above soil level. This creates a small “hill” that encourages water to drain away from the plant rather than settle around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never amend the soil when planting a butterfly bush. Amending the soil, particularly clay soil, can cause drainage problems. Avoid mulching directly around your butterfly bush. Mulch is a great idea for other plants, but in clay soil, it can hold too much moisture. Go ahead and mulch your beds, but give your butterfly bush a bit of clearance, and never mulch all the way up to the main stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterfly bushes tend to be one of the later plants to leaf out in spring. Even if everything else in your landscape is turning green, that doesn’t mean you’ve lost your butterfly bush. If you're worried, try the scratch test. Lightly scratch at a few branches with your fingernail. If there is green underneath, the plant is still alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $175\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by the season and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eShrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: This non-invasive variety is approved for sale in Oregon and Washington, though it will be called a \"summer lilac\" instead of a \"butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/blogs\/garden-resource-center\/proven-winners-direct-planning-a-garden-101\"\u003eRead our guide to get started with planning a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners® ColorChoice®","offers":[{"title":"4.5\" Quart \/ Ships Now","offer_id":44291573874827,"sku":"BUDPRC1117800","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5\" Quart \/ Ship Week 21 (May 18th – May 22nd)","offer_id":46192219783307,"sku":"BUDPRC1117800-21","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5\" Quart \/ Ship Week 23 (June 1st – June 5th)","offer_id":46192219816075,"sku":"BUDPRC1117800-23","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/4019\/1115\/files\/BUDPRC111-CloseUp-1.jpg?v=1775240625","url":"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/miss-ruby-butterfly-bush","provider":"Proven Winners Direct™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}