Buddleja plant named ‘Summer Skies’

Abstract

Buddleja davidii ‘Summer Skies’ is a distinct form of butterfly bush that combines several desirable characteristics in a landscape plant including the following: upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; green and yellow to bright white leaf variegation with sharp contrast between colors; variegated foliage that is resistant to sun scald and greening; vigorous and free branching habit; long floral panicles of pale violet-blue flowers that are freely produced; easy asexual propagation by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings; and rapid plant development in container culture.

1. A new and distinct variety of butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii ) substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its upright slightly spreading habit, exemplary leaf variegation and long fragrant blue-violet floral panicles.