BUDDLEJA davidii Buzz Midnight
<
>
BUDDLEJA davidii Buzz Midnight
Commonly known as Butterfly bush
Compact habit. Scented deep bluish-purple flowers, grey-green leaves.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
Compact and free flowering, also sterile -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, eelworm possibly honey fungus and viral diseases -
Place of origin
Thompson and Morgan in Suffolk. Syn Buddleja davidii 'Tobudmidni' -
Deciduous
-
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetDark purplish blue with orange eye -
Panicles
-
Border
-
Coastal / windswept
-
Cottage garden
-
Suitable for small gardens
-
Town garden
-
Lanceolate
-
Height
1-1.5 metres -
Spread
1-1.5 metres -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
-
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
-
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
-
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Fertile well drained soil
-
Tolerates all
-
Full sun
-
Partial shade
-
Bee friendly
-
Butterfly friendly
-
Rabbit Resistant
-
Mature Size1-1.5 metres
1-1.5 metres
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Buddleja - Care Guide