Product description
Buddleia ‘Empire Blue’ is a beautiful choice of buddleia providing great colour and fragrance to your garden or patio. An easy to grow plant, this butterfly bush is perfect for pots and containers or to support hedging with large clusters of sweetly scented, purple-blue flowers which bloom throughout the summer and into the autumn. It is also a great option for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollenating insects thanks to its rich nectar.
Buddleia ‘Empire Blue’ is a hardy and tough shrub and will grow well with little maintenance. Plant in well-drained soil and maintain soil moisture. Can be planted in full or partial sun.
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'Empire Blue'
Buddleia 'Empire Blue'
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Product description
Buddleia ‘Empire Blue’ is a beautiful choice of buddleia providing great colour and fragrance to your garden or patio. An easy to grow plant, this butterfly bush is perfect for pots and containers or to support hedging with large clusters of sweetly scented, purple-blue flowers which bloom throughout the summer and into the autumn. It is also a great option for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollenating insects thanks to its rich nectar.
Buddleia ‘Empire Blue’ is a hardy and tough shrub and will grow well with little maintenance. Plant in well-drained soil and maintain soil moisture. Can be planted in full or partial sun.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.
How to Water
Water young plants regularly for the first year or so until they are fully established. After this, buddleias should only need to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
For the best show of flowers, plant buddleia in a sheltered spot in full sun. Ensure the soil drains well and dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball. Dig in some garden compost and position the plant, placing the top of the root ball just below soil level. Backfill with soil and compost and water in well.
