Miss Ruby is a sweetheart of a plant noted for its compact habit and remarkable vivid, rich pink blooms. The flower color is unlike any other Buddleia. This new butterfly bush has silver leaves, and has a compact growth habit. It is very well branched which results in lots of beautiful flowers.  Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of the JC Raulston Arboretum in NC. 

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 5 – treat like a perennial in the north

Bloom Time:  Mid-summer to fall

Foliage Color:  Silver-grey

Size:  4-5 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide

Exposure:  Full sun

Soil:  Prefers well-drained, moist, fertile soils and can tolerant drought once established

Pruning: Prune in late fall or early spring. In Northern states, this plant will dieback to the ground though roots are hardy. In the South, cut back if needed. To encourage reblooming, deadhead off old spent blooms

Watering: Medium moisture

Wildlife: Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees

Type: Deciduous – dieback in Northern states

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: Cut flower, perennial or shrub border, in masses or groupings.

Breeder:  Dr. Dennis Werner, JC Raulston Arboretum, NCSU

Awards:  The number one rated Buddleia out of 107 varieties in the Royal Horticulture Society Trials 

Available: Currently only available through Wayside Gardens. At better garden centers in summer of 2009. Garden Centers can book finished plants from a Proven Winner ColorChoice Gold Key Grower.

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