Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush

As the sun intensifies and summer takes the stage, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush emerges, transforming your garden into a haven of sweet-scented blooms that captivate from spring to fall. This compact and heat-tolerant shrub requires little effort on your part but promises to be a pollinator magnet, enchanting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds alike. Known by its botanical name, Buddleia x ‘Grevantrt,’ the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is more than just a treat for butterflies; it’s a treat for your landscape. With light green leaves providing the perfect backdrop, this shrub showcases huge, fragrant ivory flowers that bloom abundantly throughout the summer and into fall. Its growth habit is both rounded and compact, making it an ideal choice for various garden settings. 

Growing the Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush

Size and Appearance

Displaying a moderate growth rate, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush boasts a round and compact habit. The fragrant white flowers steal the spotlight during the summer and fall, creating a visual symphony in your garden. With a mature height and width of 3-5 feet, this butterfly bush is well-suited for gardens, borders, or patio containers. 

Using the Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush in Your Garden

Planting the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is a breeze. Dig a hole wider than the plant’s container, position the plant at ground level, backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and mulch for moisture conservation. This low-maintenance shrub requires infrequent watering once established, and a monthly dose of all-purpose fertilizer in early spring and early fall will keep it thriving. 

Hardiness

Thriving in zones 5-9, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is a hardy and adaptable shrub. This plant is sure to add a touch of elegance and fragrance to your garden oasis. 

Sun Exposure and Soil Conditions

To ensure the best performance, plant the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush in well-drained soil and a sunny spot. Regular pruning helps control its height and maintain a desirable shape. Removing spent flowers encourages continuous blooming, and a hard cutback in late winter or early spring promotes fresh growth. 

Buying the Vanilla Treat™ Butterfly Bush at The Tree Center

If you desire a low-maintenance, yet visually stunning shrub that welcomes pollinators and adds charm to your garden, the Vanilla Treat Butterfly Bush is the ideal choice. Heat and drought-tolerant, it requires minimal care while providing a constant bloom of fragrant white flowers from spring to fall. Attract butterflies and transform your space into an enchanted sanctuary with this delightful butterfly bush.