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1 Comment To "My butterfly Bush doesn’t look good. The shoots have clusters but the flower almost looks black not purple. Could it be the soi"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/07/2017 @ 8:41 pm
Well draining soil is key, so heavy clay soil is likely the issue.
You can either move the plant to a new location or you could work on amending the soil.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-care.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm [2]