Buddleia ‘Glass Slippers’

Buddleia ‘Glass Slippers’: Silvery Foliage Meets Powder-Blue Bloom

Graceful and understated, ‘Glass Slippers’ offers a sophisticated take on butterfly bush with its soft powder-blue flowers and distinctive silver-grey foliage. This compact cultivar maintains a rounded habit, making it a beautiful fit for small gardens, containers, or the front of sunny borders. From midsummer through early fall, it produces fragrant panicles that draw butterflies and hummingbirds in abundance, while the foliage adds a cool-toned contrast to warmer garden palettes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
• Spread: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
• Flower Colour: Powder blue
• Flowering Period: Midsummer to early fall
• Foliage: Silver-grey, lance-shaped; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained; tolerates dry, lean soils

Uses and Benefits: Ideal for pollinator gardens, mixed borders, or decorative containers. ‘Glass Slippers’ adds an airy, elegant feel to the landscape while supporting butterflies and other beneficial insects. Its soft colouring pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, warm-toned perennials, or as a cooling counterpoint to hotter-coloured plantings.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only as needed. Prune hard in early spring to encourage a dense, blooming habit. Deadheading is optional but can extend the flowering period.

History: ‘Glass Slippers’ is part of the Monarch® Buddleia collection, selected for compact size, refined flower colour, and improved garden performance. Bred with a focus on ornamental quality and pollinator support.

Final Thoughts: Cool, compact, and pollinator-rich, ‘Glass Slippers’ brings elegance and ecological value to sunny spaces—from patio pots to perennial borders.