Product Description
Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' PP30868 (30)ct Flat
Cascade Collection
Common Name: Butterfly Bush
Think all Buddleia look the same? Think again! Unlike the typical Butterfly Bush, the panicles on this flowering shrub cascade downward, similar to the look of weeping willow or a bridalwreath spirea. Light lavender purple flower panicles are enormous at 12-14" long and 4" thick. They're nearly the size of your head! Compared to 'Lavender Cascade', this Buddleia is a slightly bigger in overall size, but it's the flower panicles that are significantly larger.
Butterfly Bushes have certainly earned their place in the garden over the years, and its easy to see why. Just when we need a breath of fresh air in the late summer heat, they happily burst into bloom. At a time when many other plants are already spent, buddleias are just beginning their show. Their passive coloring and texture makes a wonderful backdrop for perennials, and you'll love the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that flock to their honey-scented blossoms.
Buddleias should be planted in a full sun location with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Studies have shown that adding lime to the soil will result in increased growth and better floral quality. They are also moderately drought tolerant once established.
Since they frequently die all the way back to the ground in northern winters, it is best to cut back all of the old wood to about 12" in the spring. Doing so will result in more compact plants. They will quickly grow back to their normal height by fall and will flower just as prolifically in late summer since they bloom on new wood. You may notice that the flowers tend to be longer and deeper colored in cooler weather.
Buddleias tend to break dormancy late in the spring, so don't worry if you don't see anything happening with them when your other shrubs start to leaf-out. These are very durable and reliable plants.
Height: 5.5 - 6 Feet
Spread: 7 - 8 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun
Low to Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Fall, Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Fall Color
Growth Rate: Rapid
Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Specimen, Focal Point
Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' is a beautiful and unique variety of butterfly bush known for its large, cascading flower panicles. Here's what makes it special:
- Enormous Blooms: The flower panicles on 'Grand Cascade' are exceptionally large, reaching 12-14 inches long and 4 inches thick. They are so big that they create a drooping, cascading effect, almost like a weeping willow.
- Unique Appearance: Unlike most butterfly bushes that have upright flower spikes, 'Grand Cascade' has a more relaxed, cascading form. This makes it a standout in the garden.
- Attracts Pollinators: Like other butterfly bushes, 'Grand Cascade' is a magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its honey-scented blossoms provide a valuable food source for these pollinators.
- Late Summer Bloom: 'Grand Cascade' blooms in late summer, when many other plants are finished flowering. This extends the color and interest in your garden.
- Growth Habit: It typically grows 5-6 feet tall and 7-8 feet wide, making it a good choice for a backdrop or focal point in the garden.
If you're looking for a butterfly bush with a unique and dramatic appearance, 'Grand Cascade' is an excellent choice. Its large, cascading blooms and pollinator-friendly flowers will make it a welcome addition to your garden.
Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' is a truly exceptional variety of butterfly bush that stands out from the crowd with its unique and dramatic appearance. Its enormous flower panicles, which can reach up to 14 inches in length and 4 inches in thickness, are a sight to behold. These massive blooms are so heavy that they cause the branches to droop and cascade, creating a weeping willow effect that is both beautiful and eye-catching.
Unlike most butterfly bushes that have upright flower spikes, 'Grand Cascade' has a more relaxed and informal growth habit. This makes it a great choice for gardeners who are looking for a plant that will add a touch of elegance and whimsy to their landscape. The flowers of 'Grand Cascade' are a beautiful shade of lavender-blue and have a sweet honey-like fragrance that attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. This makes it a valuable addition to any garden that is designed to support these important creatures.
'Grand Cascade' is a late-blooming butterfly bush, which means that it will provide color and interest in your garden long after most other plants have finished flowering. It typically begins to bloom in late summer and continues to flower until the first frost. This makes it a great choice for gardeners who want to extend the blooming season in their gardens. 'Grand Cascade' is a relatively low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires little watering. It is also relatively pest and disease resistant.
Overall, Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' is an excellent choice for gardeners who are looking for a beautiful, unique, and low-maintenance plant that will attract pollinators to their garden. Its large, cascading blooms, late-blooming habit, and easy care requirements make it a valuable addition to any landscape.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3in deep x 2in wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
