Buddleia alternifolia (Alternate-Leaved Butterfly Bush)

Buddleia alternifolia (Alternate-Leaved Butterfly Bush)

Transform your garden with the enchanting Buddleia alternifolia, a vigorous deciduous shrub known for its graceful, arching branches and slender, grey-green leaves. This stunning plant, also known as the Alternate-Leaved Butterfly Bush, is a magnet for butterflies and other pollinators, thanks to its cascades of sweetly scented lilac-purple flowers that bloom along the previous year’s shoots.

Key Features:

• Height & Spread: Reaches up to 4 meters in height and spread, making it a striking addition to any garden.
• Flowering Season: Enjoy a profusion of fragrant blooms from late spring to early summer.
• Growing Conditions: Thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Suitable for various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand.
• Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK, tolerating temperatures down to -15°C.
• Garden Use: Ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and beds. Can be trained against a wall or grown as a weeping standard.

Care Tips:

• Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
• Watering: Keep the soil moist but well-drained, especially during dry periods.
• Pests & Diseases: Generally resistant to pests, but watch out for aphids and caterpillars.

Bring elegance and a touch of nature’s charm to your garden with Buddleia alternifolia. Perfect for attracting wildlife and adding a splash of color to your outdoor space