Rich in nectar and irresistable to butterflies, the cone-shaped clusters of rich purple flowers, not only look great, but they'll also help sustain vital pollinators. A recently introduced hybrid, these plants are reliably compact, so they're perfect for placing at the front of the border - and they will also do really well when potted up and placed near a sunny entrance or patio.
How to care for Buddleja Little Purple (’BotEx 001’) (PBR) (Butterfly Candy Series):
Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four buds.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.8m
Eventual spread:
0.8m
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.