Buddleja Empire Blue
Plant Details
The gorgeous sweetly fragranced flower spikes of almost true blue colour, attract an abundance of bees, butterflies and moths to your garden in summer.
Month Available: March
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Blue
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees and Butterflies
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Summer flowers and autumn colour.
Height / Spread: 3m x 5m (10ft x 15ft)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Plant in an area where you can appreciate the scent and the visiting butterflies.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Minimal
Plant Care: Deadhead after flowering. In spring cut back the previous years growth to new shoots.
Care and Time: Medium - summer
Warning: None
Benefits: Masses of fragrant flower spikes which attract an abundance of wildlife.
History: The Buddleja genus consists of both evergreen and deciduous varieties, mainly shrubs, but a few trees.
EU Rights: N/A