Xela's Garden
Plants In Xela's Garden
Butterfly Bush
Reminders for this plant
Due 7 months ago:
Pruning
Remove all of previous year's growth to two or three buds
Photos of this plant
About this plant
Genus: Buddleja.
Species: Buddleja davidii.
Planted ? Shenstone Right Back Boundary
Cutting from Paul's parents' garden
* Skill Level: beginner
* Exposure: full sun, partial shade
* Hardiness: hardy
* Soil type: dry, well-drained/light
* Height: 3m
* Spread: 1.5m
* Time to take cuttings: November to February
Buddleja davidii is a fast-growing and undemanding shrub from China. It is ideal for a wide range of positions in the garden, providing they are sunny and the soil is well-drained. This fabulous summer-flowering shrub is guaranteed to create an impact in a sunny border. The long, heavy flowering heads transform the bush and make a stunning display for four to six weeks, .
In autumn the pointed grey-green leaves turn butter-yellow.
Pruned hard in early spring to keep plants within bounds it produces dense spikes of fragrant, dark purple flowers, which attract butterflies and other beneficial insects into the garden.
Hardiness: fully hardy
Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: July to September
Flower colour: dark purple
Other features: autumn colour, flowers attractive to butterflies
To propagate, take hardwood cuttings in winter.