Buddleja (Buddliea) davidii Sugar Plum

Buddleja (Buddliea) davidii Sugar Plum

Introducing Buddleja davidii Sugar Plum, a unique and stunning addition to any garden. This variety, Raised by Peter Moore, a  Longstock introduction: www.bredbypetermoore.co.uk and introduced by Longstock, boasts larger, ovate grey-green leaves and produces big, dark red flowers in late summer. Its dwarf habit makes it a great choice for any garden, and its dark green foliage and upright growth add to its appeal.

The dark red flowers form long panicles and sit upright, creating a striking display in the summer months. This fully hardy shrub has a medium growth habit and produces its vibrant flowers in late summer. It is perfect for a mixed border and is highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

• Height: Flowering to 1.5m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1.2m
• Foliage Colour: Lance shaped grey green
• Flower Colour: Very rich purple-red flowers
• Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Hardy H6 (-15)
• Type: Deciduous Shrub

Supplied in either 9cm pot, 1 Litre, or 2 Litre pot, please select from the drop down menu when ordering.

Growing Advice

Buddleja can suffer from a few problems, but these are easily remedied, mostly by pruning. Pruning should be done in late March/April, as pruning too early can promote new shoots that are easily frosted in late winter. This can lead to late leafing or even loss of the plant. To avoid this, prune established plants by a third in October/November to loosely shape the shrub, then prune down quite hard in late March/April. This will not affect flowering and can even improve it.

Another issue to watch out for is eelworm, which can cause yellow or brown blotches on leaves or deformed shoots. The best way to treat this is by cutting out affected branches or shoots and discarding them away from the garden.