How To Plant A Butterfly Bush. Butterfly bushes sometimes called summer lilacs are recommended for USDA hardiness Zones 5 to 10 and need full sun and fertile well-drained soil. Plant in spring or fall before frost.
If you are planting in well-drained soil set your Butterfly Bush in the planting hole so that the top edge of the rootball is at or slightly above ground level to allow for settling as shown in the illustration below. If planting in fall make sure to get them in the ground well before first frost in order to develop a good root system before colder temperatures set in. When planted in good quality garden soil a butterfly bush rarely needs fertilizer.
Plant in an area with well-drained soil and full sun exposure.
Plant in an area with well-drained soil and full sun exposure. When placing the plant in the hole the top of the rootball. Check the plant tag to note your particular varietys maximum height and spread. If you are planting in well-drained soil set your Butterfly Bush in the planting hole so that the top edge of the rootball is at or slightly above ground level to allow for settling as shown in the illustration below.
