--- product_id: 209461631 title: "Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub" brand: "proven winner" price: "$481.91" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/209461631-proven-winners-2-gal-pugster-amethyst-buddleia-shrub store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Purple blooms Attracts butterflies Full sun exposure Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub **Brand:** proven winner **Price:** $481.91 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Transform your garden into a pollinator paradise! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub by proven winner - **How much does it cost?** $481.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/209461631-proven-winners-2-gal-pugster-amethyst-buddleia-shrub) ## Best For - proven winner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted proven winner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **🌞 Sun Lover:** Thrives in full sun for maximum growth. - • **💧 Easy Care:** Water twice a week until established, then just once! - • **🌍 Eco-Friendly:** Supports local pollinators, enhancing your garden's ecosystem. - • **🌼 Blooming Beauty:** Vibrant purple blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. - • **🌱 Year-Round Planting:** Plant anytime, thrive in USDA zones 5-10. ## Overview The 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub is a stunning addition to any outdoor space, featuring vibrant purple blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This deciduous shrub thrives in USDA zones 5-10 and is easy to care for, requiring moderate watering. With a height of 24 inches, it blooms from spring to summer, making it a perfect choice for eco-conscious gardeners looking to enhance their landscape. ## Description Proven Winner Buddleia Pugster Amethyst boasts fragrant purple blooms. This is a compact buddleia variety that will make a container or garden pop with color. ## Features - Purple blooms: attracts butterflies and hummingbirds - USDA zones 5-10 - Plant will ship dormant if ordered mid-fall to mid-spring - Deciduous - loses its leaves during the winter months - Water twice per week until established, then water once per week ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B084ZTZBBS | | Best Sellers Rank | #485,763 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #15,573 in Flower Plants & Seeds | | Brand | Proven Winner | | Brand Name | Proven Winner | | Color | Purple blooms | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 188 Reviews | | Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Summer | | Expected Plant Height | 24 Inches | | Expected Planting Period | Year Round | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Item Type Name | Buddleia 2 Gal. | | Item Weight | 8.84 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Proven Winner | | Manufacturer Part Number | Pugster Amethyst 2 Gal. | | Model Number | Pugster Amethyst 2 Gal. | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 2 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Attracts Pollinators | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Shrub & Hedge | | Product Care Instructions | Water | | Special Feature | Attracts Pollinators | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun | | UPC | 093474147364 | | USDA Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Plant or Animal Product Type:** Shrub & Hedge - **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor - **Brand:** Proven Winner - **Color:** Purple blooms - **Special Feature:** Attracts Pollinators - **Expected Blooming Period:** Spring to Summer - **Item Weight:** 8.8 Pounds - **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count - **Expected Planting Period:** Year Round ## Images ![Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81b-+ULcNwL.jpg) ![Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TDOY9pTVS.jpg) ![Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jHImFRVxL.jpg) ![Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jH3jzF3XL.jpg) ![Proven Winners 2 Gal. Pugster Amethyst Buddleia Shrub - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qm2JZP6QL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: how to prune butterfly "pugster"** A: Very early spring, it is extremely hardy and blooms like crazy, keep it deadhead, my fav butterfly bush. **Q: Are these really deer and/or rabbit resistant? I have too many of them both to take a chance, thanks!** A: Yes!!!!! I have a ton of rabbits and deer and they never bother or go near it!! **Q: Full sun?** A: Mine was in full sun. **Q: Is it evergreen?** A: No, itis not an evergreen plant. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***Y on August 15, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***Y on August 31, 2023* ### ⭐ Review *by D***K on July 18, 2025* ## Frequently Bought Together - Proven Winner Pugster Amethyst 2 Gal. Buddleia, Purple Blooms - 2 Gallon Proven Winners Buddleia Pugster Pinker Shrub - Proven Winner Pugster Buddleia, True-Blue Flowers, 2 Gal. 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