Racemes of scented purplish red flowers July-Oct. Lovely variegated leaves. Ht. 6-8ft. Very attractive to butterflies. Prune hard in March. Prefers a sunny site. Easy and reliable.
Common NameButterfly Bush
Height120-180 cm (48-72")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Evergreen/DeciduousDeciduous
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Flower ColourPurple
Plant TypeShrubs