Buddleja davidii 'Wattlebird' (Butterfly Bush)
Buddleja davidii 'Wattlebird' (Butterfly Bush)
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Buddleja davidii 'Wattlebird' (Butterfly Bush) is a large, fast-growing deciduous shrub with long, arching shoots and lance-shaped green to grey-green foliage up to 25 cm long. From summer through autumn, it produces dense, fragrant flower sprays over 30 cm long in beautiful shades of purple, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Ideal for full sun to partial shade, this hardy, drought-tolerant shrub works perfectly as a feature plant, in wildlife gardens, or along hedgerows. Its vigorous growth and long flowering period make it a stunning, low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant summer and autumn colour.
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Mature height
2.5–4 metres
Mature width
4–8 metres
Spacing
2–3 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Fragrant purple flower sprays with green to grey-green lance-shaped foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to autumn (December to April)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth
Root System
Fibrous, vigorous, well-suited to well-drained soils