Buddleia care guide
Buddleja davidii
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7d
Water
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365d
Feed
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200-500cm
Height
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H6
Hardy
About Buddleia
Buddleia, often called the 'Butterfly Bush', is a vigorous, deciduous shrub highly valued in UK gardens for its long flowering period and ability to attract pollinators. It's a fantastic choice for adding late summer colour and wildlife interest, thriving in most UK climates.
Outdoor garden plant. Shrub. Typically flowers around Jul, Aug, Sep.
How to care for Buddleia
💧 Watering
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in its first year after planting. Established plants are quite drought tolerant.
🌿 Feeding
Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring, especially if growth is poor or in very infertile soil.
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