Buddleia davidii 'White Profusion' in 2L Pot Buddleja Butterfly Bush 3fatpigs®

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Whatever your preferences, consider going for buddleja that have received the RHS Award of Garden Merit as these have been tested and perform well in average garden conditions In British climate, Butterfly Bush should be planted late in the spring, when there is no more chance for frosts and the garden soil is warm enough. Choose a place in full sun for your buddlejas and make sure that the soil is fertile and well-drained. These summer flowering shrubs are easy to grow and to care for and need very little care to thrive. FAQ: Is Buddleja invasive? Deadheading your shrub will encourage it to produce more flowers. At the end of its flowering period, it is wise to remove all spent flower heads to prevent them from going to seed and spreading seedlings all over the surrounding area. B davidii ‘Pink Delight’ has bright pink, orange-eyed flowers and reaches a maximum height of 4 metres (13 feet). Once you’ve planted your buddleia shrub, water it well and continue to water it while it grows, however, be careful not to waterlog the soil. Once the plant has matured, water it sparingly. A butterfly bush does not need much moisture, and too much water can be detrimental.

You can expect to buy buddlejas in 2-3 litre or larger containers at any time of year from garden centres and nurseries. Ocassionally you'll also find smaller potted plants available– they just take a year extra to grow and flower well in the garden. Water plants in the 18 months after planting until established, aiming to keep the soil moist but not soggy. They should be fine after that. An annual 5cm (2in) layer of mulch will help conserve moisture. Buddleias need savage pruning, especially the taller varieties. But care must be taken to do this in late-spring when the hardest weather is over. Prune them in autumn and they can die.As mentioned above, ensure you have plenty of space in a spot with loose, well-drained soil. Buddleias will flower most when placed in a sunny spot where they can soak up lots of sunlight. Choose a slightly sheltered position, where strong winds won’t harm the long branches.

Some shrubs may show signs of reverted growth or ‘sporting’. This is where random shoots of different leaves associated with the plant’s parentage begin to appear. Most commonly this is where plants with variegated leaves sprout pure green growths instead of variegated ones. Dip the stems in hormone rooting powder and insert into prepared pots. The pots should be filled with a mixture of potting compost and horticultural grit at a proportion of approximately 50/50. Make several holes around the edges of the pots to insert the cuttings into.

There’s a lot of variety to choose from in buddlejas. However, if you want to keep it simple, choose a Buddleja davidii in a colour you like, as these grow well in most gardens. Then, if you are interested in growing some of the other buddleja available, it helps to bear in mind the following things: Height