Buddleia Buzz Sky Blue

Buddleia is also known as the butterfly bush. Buddleja davidii Buzz Sky Blue is a compact, long-flowering, deciduous shrub, ideal for a patio or a small garden. The narrow elliptical leaves are an attractive grey-green. From June to September, conical heads of bright mauvish-blue flowers with a tiny orange eye are borne in profusion; the flowers are extremely attractive to bees and, especially, to butterflies. Buddleia Buzz Sky Blue is easy to grow, and does well in containers as well as planted at the front of a border. Prune to shape in early spring.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade
Season of interest: June to September
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 2 (60cm); Spread: 2 (60cm)