Buddleja Little Purple (’BotEx 001’) (PBR) (Butterfly Candy Series)
butterfly bush (syn. buddleia)
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Rich in nectar and irresistable to butterflies, the cone-shaped clusters of rich purple flowers, not only look great, but they'll also help sustain vital pollinators. A recently introduced hybrid, these plants are reliably compact, so they're perfect for placing at the front of the border - and they will also do really well when potted up and placed near a sunny entrance or patio. - Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four buds.