Buddleia Buzz Sky Blue

Buddleia is also known as the butterfly bush. Buddleja davidii Buzz Sky Blue is a compact, long-flowering, deciduous shrub, ideal for a patio or a small garden. The narrow elliptical leaves are an attractive grey-green. From June to September, conical heads of bright mauvish-blue flowers with a tiny orange eye are borne in profusion; the flowers are extremely attractive to bees and, especially, to butterflies. Buddleia Buzz Sky Blue is easy to grow, and does well in containers as well as planted at the front of a border. Prune to shape in early spring.

HISTORY

This series of plants was developed by Thompson & Morgan of Ipswich, Suffolk, England in a quest to create new hybrids which were more compact and easier to grow in the modern small garden. After 8 years of breeding and selection, the Buzz™ series was born.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade
Season of interest: June to September
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 4’ (120cm); Spread: 4’ (120cm)