Product description
Buddleia Davidii 'Buzz Lavender' is a hardy, compact, deciduous, dwarf shrub with grey-green, pointed leaves. This wonderful, well-branched variety is very floriferous, producing rich violet-lilac flowers with an orange eye over a long time in the summer. Also known as the Butterfly Bush, its stunning flowers are very sweetly scented, full of nectar and are renowned for attracting butterflies, bees and other insects. Due to its dwarf plant habit, it is excellent for growing in containers for 2-3 years but is then best planted in a border to enjoy for years to come.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and in full sun. Deadhead faded buddleia flowers to prolong the flowering season. In early spring prune it back hard annually, down to a low framework. It is root hardy in the ground and survives normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts but in a container it will need extra protection in very cold winters.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'Buzz Lavender'
Buddleia 'Buzz Lavender'
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Product description
Buddleia Davidii 'Buzz Lavender' is a hardy, compact, deciduous, dwarf shrub with grey-green, pointed leaves. This wonderful, well-branched variety is very floriferous, producing rich violet-lilac flowers with an orange eye over a long time in the summer. Also known as the Butterfly Bush, its stunning flowers are very sweetly scented, full of nectar and are renowned for attracting butterflies, bees and other insects. Due to its dwarf plant habit, it is excellent for growing in containers for 2-3 years but is then best planted in a border to enjoy for years to come.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and in full sun. Deadhead faded buddleia flowers to prolong the flowering season. In early spring prune it back hard annually, down to a low framework. It is root hardy in the ground and survives normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts but in a container it will need extra protection in very cold winters.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth
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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.
