Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' 1L
Buddleja ‘Empire Blue’ is a vibrant, fast-growing deciduous shrub, known for its abundant spikes of rich blue flowers that bloom from late summer through to autumn. The fragrant blooms attract a wide range of pollinators, including butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. The plant’s silvery-green foliage forms a perfect backdrop for the colourful flowers, which stand out brilliantly in borders or at the back of garden beds. Known for being easy to grow, ‘Empire Blue’ is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a bold, low-maintenance shrub with a long-lasting seasonal display.
Key Features:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best flowering results.
- Height & Spread: Grows to approximately 2.5m x 2m.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil; adaptable to most soil types.
- Flowering Period: Late summer to autumn, with striking blue, fragrant flowers.
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK; drought-tolerant once established.
This shrub is deciduous, this means that it will lose all of its leaves in autumn and fresh new growth will appear in the spring. In the spring, prune back hard to 3 or 4 buds from the base of the plant. Deadhead faded flowers during the flowering season to encourage new blooms.
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