
Bring elegance and pollinator power to your garden with Buddleja alternifolia, also known as the Alternate-Leaved Butterfly Bush. This vigorous deciduous shrub is covered in narrow grey-green foliage and gracefully arching branches, adorned with cascades of fragrant lilac flowers from July to September. The long panicles are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, creating a vibrant wildlife haven in your garden. Ideal as a specimen shrub, Buddleja alternifolia can be trained into a striking small tree or grown naturally for a more informal, bushy appearance. A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it thrives in sunny borders, wildlife areas or large patio containers. This low-maintenance shrub is a long-term performer that adds colour, scent, and ecological value to any UK garden. How to Grow Instructions: Light: Prefers full sun but will tolerate semi-shade. Temperature: Hardy in UK conditions; tolerates cold winters once established. Watering: Water well until established; occasional watering thereafter. Feeding: Feed container plants regularly; border plants need minimal feeding. Humidity: Not fussy; thrives in typical outdoor UK conditions. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Masses of fragrant lilac flowers loved by butterflies and bees Can be trained as a small tree or grown as a natural shrub Perfect for sunny borders, wildlife gardens, or large containers Low maintenance and easy to prune each spring Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KF9715
Price: £17.99 from Robert Dyas
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