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BUDDLEJA
Commonly known as Buddliea, Butterfly bush
The Buddleja, Buddleia or Buddlea, named after English rector Rev. Adam Buddle is pronounced without the "j".
Genus of about 100 species of evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs, sometimes trees and climbers and a few herbaceous perennials.
They originate from riversides, rocky areas and scrub in Asia, Africa and North and South America.
Staples of the modern butterfly garden they are also attractive to moths and bees. Breeding is resulting in more compact cultivars of davidii with sterile seed, an important attribute because of its invasiveness.
Plant Details
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. Named for George Forrest who introduced it to western cultivation, 1904 -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites -
Place of origin
India to western China -
Deciduousmid-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long, reddish-hairy underneath
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Cream
With orange-yellow throat -
PaniclesTerminal panicles to 25cm (10in) long
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wall
Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds
Buddleja - Care Guide
