Product description
Buddleia Davdii Purple Emperor is a stunning hardy, deciduous shrub with a compact, upright habit and grey-green foliage, turning buttery yellow in autumn. It creates a vibrant summer display with its large spikes of bright purple flowers that keep on blooming right through to autumn. This Butterfly Bush is very easy to grow and will thrive in almost any situation but it will attract more butterflies and bees if grown in full sun.
Grow this wonderful shrub in any moist, well drained garden soil, in full sun or semi-shade. Even if the plant does not die to the ground in winter, it often grows more vigorously and produces superior flowers if cut back in early spring each year. Prompt removal of spent flower spikes during the growing season will encourage continued bloom until frost.
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.
Find out how to care for this plant here.
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'Purple Emperor'
Buddleia 'Purple Emperor'
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Product description
Buddleia Davdii Purple Emperor is a stunning hardy, deciduous shrub with a compact, upright habit and grey-green foliage, turning buttery yellow in autumn. It creates a vibrant summer display with its large spikes of bright purple flowers that keep on blooming right through to autumn. This Butterfly Bush is very easy to grow and will thrive in almost any situation but it will attract more butterflies and bees if grown in full sun.
Grow this wonderful shrub in any moist, well drained garden soil, in full sun or semi-shade. Even if the plant does not die to the ground in winter, it often grows more vigorously and produces superior flowers if cut back in early spring each year. Prompt removal of spent flower spikes during the growing season will encourage continued bloom until frost.
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.
Find out how to care for this plant here.
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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.
