Buddleja davidii - Cultivation Notes
Buddleia will flourish in all manner of soil, as long as it is well drained, especially chalky soils. Plant in full sun for the best show of flowers. Prune back to trunk if overgrown - this can be done annually, encouraging improved flowering and shape.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Buddleja davidii:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Scented blossom
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Buddleja davidii
Design & Plant Use for Buddleja davidii:
- Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
- Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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