Buddleja (Buddleia) davidii Blue Horizon

Buddleja (Buddleia) davidii Blue Horizon

A wonderful variety and best of the blue's, Buddleja davidii Blue Horizon (also known as Butterfly Bush) is a unique and stunning addition to any garden. Its intense, rich sapphire blue flowers with a small yellow throat are in full bloom from July to August, making it a standout in any mixed border. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also attracts bees and butterflies, adding life and beauty to your outdoor space.

This deciduous shrub has a medium growing habit and can easily reach a height and spread of 2m. Its lance-shaped grey-green foliage adds to its overall charm. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, loam, chalk, or clay soil and can be planted in full sun to partial shade. With a hardiness rating of H6 (-15), it can withstand colder temperatures.

• Height: Flowering to 2m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 2m
• Foliage Colour: Lance shaped grey green
• Flower Colour: Rich Sapphire Blue
• Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Hardy H6 (-15)
• Type: Deciduous Shrub

To keep your Buddleja davidii Blue Horizon healthy and blooming, it is recommended to plant it in a suitable position and remove dead flowers to prolong the flowering period. Pruning hard in winter (January/February) and removing any large, woody stems will also help maintain its shape and promote new growth.

This plant will be supplied in a 2 litre pot (17cm) and will be securely packed for delivery. Buddleja's are not only beautiful but also extremely useful shrubs for the garden. With a wide variety of species and varieties, they offer different flower types, colours, and sizes. The flowers are a magnet for butterflies in mid to late summer, making it a joy to relax in the garden and admire the beauty of Buddleja davidii Blue Horizon.