All species of Buddleja macrophylla are fast-growing deciduous shrubs. They are rich in colors. As their English common name says, flowers can attract butterflies and a large number of other beneficial garden insects. The branches are slender and arched. Leaves are lanceolate, medium green to grayish green, and the length can reach 25 cm. Flowers bloom in summer and autumn. Bright panicles are planted at the base of arched branches, usually up to 30 cm high. The variety "RoyalRed" has the largest inflorescence with a height of 50 cm. These shrubs need to be pruned vigorously in spring to keep their compact plant shape, so that they can be used in small courtyards.

cultivate

When planting in well-drained soil, it is advisable to choose a sunny place. In order to limit the overgrowth of plants and promote better flowering, they should be fully pruned every spring to keep their skeletons low. In order to avoid self-sowing, the paired leaves or lateral buds are pruned to remove residual flowers; This method can also promote the secondary flowering of plants.

Lighting conditions

There is plenty of sunshine.

soil parameters

The soil is well drained.

Cold tolerance level

Flowers are very hardy plants.

Buddleja macrophylla