Product description
Buddleia Candy Lila Sweetheart is a charming dwarf shrub with dense foliage. From July to September the plant is covered in panicles of small lilac-purple flowers with bright yellow centres. These little blooms are bursting with nectar, making them irresistible to pollinators such as bees and butterflies - hence the plant’s common name of Butterfly Bush.
This is a low maintenance garden plant that is easy to grow. Planted in a sunny spot where the soil is moist but well-drained, buddleia candy lila sweetheart is relatively undemanding. A light annual pruning in spring is enough to maintain the shrub’s neat shape and encourage plenty of fresh new growth.
Buddleia candy lila sweetheart is ideal for flower beds and borders, but its compact size makes it a great choice for growing in pots and containers.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'Candy Lila Sweetheart'
Buddleia 'Candy Lila Sweetheart'
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Product description
Buddleia Candy Lila Sweetheart is a charming dwarf shrub with dense foliage. From July to September the plant is covered in panicles of small lilac-purple flowers with bright yellow centres. These little blooms are bursting with nectar, making them irresistible to pollinators such as bees and butterflies - hence the plant’s common name of Butterfly Bush.
This is a low maintenance garden plant that is easy to grow. Planted in a sunny spot where the soil is moist but well-drained, buddleia candy lila sweetheart is relatively undemanding. A light annual pruning in spring is enough to maintain the shrub’s neat shape and encourage plenty of fresh new growth.
Buddleia candy lila sweetheart is ideal for flower beds and borders, but its compact size makes it a great choice for growing in pots and containers.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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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.
