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Author Message   Plantynut  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Time Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 02:40 am EST :    Arlene Zone 7 Long Island, NY   Monique  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Time Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 02:51 am EST :    I wish they were perennials here.More than one nursery have told me they are fragile and should be treated as annuals here. In fact I am certain Lucy tried and they didn't come back. Very nice Arlene. Monique Quebec Zone 5   Connerjn  My Weather Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 03:25 am EST :    Arlene, Looks like either 'Royal Red' or 'Summer Beauty.' I'm glad to see the Butterfly Bush is gaining popularity; it needs to be in even more gardens as your picture shows. Monique, Many Buddleia are rated hardy through zone 5. With protective siting and extra winter protection there are some varieties that should survive your winters. Jim, Michigan, Zone 5/6   Plantynut  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Time Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 07:53 am EST :    Monique I am sorry you don't have this. I can'y pass by without taking a whiff. Arlene Zone 7 Long Island, NY   Galanthophile  Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 08:26 am EST :    A buddleia and no butterfly! Saw lots of these at a garden centre today and they were covered in butterflies. Lovely plant. Ann UK   Plantynut  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Time Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 02:27 pm EST :    I haven't seen a butterfly in weeks! Arlene Zone 7 Long Island, NY   Lulubelle  Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 03:24 pm EST :    Arlene, lucky you, it is gorgeous. I got 2 bushes a couple of years ago. They lasted one winter, came back last spring, but this year.....the winter was too harsh for them, and both did not survive. Lulubelle, zone 5, Quebec   Gardenbug  My Favorite Photo My Weather Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 04:54 pm EST :    In some places they are invasive. I remember seeing them along train tracks outside London. But here in USDA zone 4, they are "iffy". I have Buddleia alternifolia with pale violet blue flowers along the stems. gardenbug Ontario, Canada 5b, USDA 4   Kniceone  My Weather Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 05:58 pm EST :    I have buddleia "black knight" and it came back after our horrendous winter here in Z4 so Monique I think you should try one. I have ours on the lowest level where it is protected from harsh winter winds and gets loads of snow for insulation. Jodi, ONT, Z4, Great White North   Clary  My Favorite Photo Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 10:44 pm EST :    Oh pretty Arlene !! I really like the color of that one. I believe they have different degrees of hardiness depending on color. The yellow one I have has very different leaves than the purple one. I was told the yellow one is more tender. I don't know but they're both turning into monsters. Clary - California Zone 9   Wendy  My Favorite Photo My Weather Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 10:59 am EST :    around here they are definitely perennials. They get cut to the ground late winter. I've actually heard cases where if they are NOT cut down, they die. Nor should they be cut down in the fall. (probably for the mulch value of the top growth) Wendy North Central Massachusetts - Zone 5A   Wendy  My Favorite Photo My Weather Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 11:00 am EST :    Wendy North Central Massachusetts - Zone 5A   Deb  My Weather Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 03:55 pm EST :    Lovely Arlene! I have the same one and it has buds now. It sure takes a long time to show signs of life in the spring. I planted it next to the shed where there isn't much happening so the dead wood into June didn't bother me. Monique, you should try. Wendy you are right I heard that too...I cut mine back in late April. -Deb-Ontario Zone 5   Plantynut  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Time Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 12:39 am EST :    Thanks for your kind comments everyone. Wendy I know they won't die if you don't cut them back. They just grow huger. I always cut mine down at the beginning of April (to about 6-10 inches). This year because of snow and rain it didn't get done until the 3rd or 4th week. They are now over 6 feet tall. Arlene Zone 7 Long Island, NY   Wendy  My Favorite Photo My Weather Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 04:25 am EST :    Arlene, I think its a zone thing in this colder climate where that happens. I've heard many anecdotal incidents to that affect. I've never lost one so I don't know myself, but I always cut them back so I wouldn't know what happens otherwise. Mine are also 6' tall now. they are awesome. What a wonderful plant. I will have to get another one that is the reddish color of yours. That is beautful Wendy North Central Massachusetts - Zone 5A

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