{"product_id":"pugster-sorbet-butterfly-bush","title":"Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Pugster Sorbet™ if you want a compact pollinator shrub with two-tone bloom color near a walk, patio, or small border. The tradeoff: it is not a privacy plant and needs a bright, well-drained spot to bloom hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall sunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-of-bed color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet heavy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShady foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want butterflies nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer compact shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like purple-white blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need winter structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a tall screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe bloom color carries well up close, but the plant is too compact to anchor a large bed by itself.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in at a useful pace without acting like a fast, coarse shrub.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGive it good drainage and routine cleanup, and it stays fairly straightforward for most homeowners.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButterfly bush is a good pick where browsing is a concern, though no plant should be treated as untouchable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts compact habit makes it much easier to place than larger butterfly bushes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is a flowering accent shrub, not a plant for privacy or blocking views.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare It To\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePugster Blue® Butterfly Bush | PW\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Pugster Sorbet™ for softer two-tone color; choose Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush | PW if you want a stronger blue-purple look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePugster White® Butterfly Bush | PW\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Pugster Sorbet™ if you want more color in the flower; choose Pugster White® Butterfly Bush | PW for a cleaner white planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMiss Molly Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Pugster Sorbet™ for tighter spaces; choose Miss Molly Butterfly Bush if you want warmer red-purple color and have more room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who want pollinator activity and summer color without giving up much bed space. Do not use it as the backbone of the planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5a-10a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft on center Plant 2–3 ft from structures Needs good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecompact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it attract butterflies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is one of the main reasons to plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it go in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, use a pot with drainage and keep watering consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan on spring cleanup to keep the plant tidy and blooming well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ Single","offer_id":42743116070997,"sku":"PGNE-31275","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ 4 pack","offer_id":42748526461013,"sku":"PGNE-31275-04","price":113.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ 10 pack","offer_id":42748526493781,"sku":"PGNE-31275-10","price":267.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ 20 pack","offer_id":42748676112469,"sku":"PGNE-31275-20","price":505.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/BA6FE8D6-AB8B-4861-A823-1D707BAB14D5.jpg?v=1784310900","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/pugster-sorbet-butterfly-bush","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}