This pretty bloomer likes excellent soil drainage. Take care not to amend your soil in any way that makes it heavy, and avoid overwatering. When planting, find a place in the garden where it will get full sun. This bush that will not want to be dug in deep; instead, plant it so that its base is slightly higher than the top of the soil. Mulch should not be placed right up against its base. Spent blooms can be deadheaded to maintain a fresh look and encourage new blooming. Keep this bush intact all fall and winter, then prune in spring once new buds appear. Make your cuts above the plumpest buds.

Pugster Blue® Buddleia Butterfly Bush is one of those hard to find blue-flowering shrubs. It blooms non-stop for five months or longer if you are in an area with late hard frosts. Butterflies and hummingbirds love this plant, making it ideal in a pollinator garden. Plant it in a patio container, mix it in a cottage garden border, tuck it into a small spot that needs some color, or use it in a mass planting. The improved hardiness of this bush makes it a great choice for those who live in northern areas.