Buddleja davidii 'Purple Emperor'

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Butterfly bushPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Buddlejaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Known as the butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii bears conical, nectar-rich flowers, which attract butterflies and bees in late summer. Flowers come in a variety of colours including purple, blue, pink and white. Plants are easy to grow and thrive in almost any situation, but will attract more butterflies and bees if grown in full sun.

Buddleja davidii 'Purple Emperor' has a compact upright habit, and bears masses of deep purple blooms. To encourage later flowering (which benefits garden butterflies such as the small tortoiseshell), cut plants back to the base in spring.

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Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ and wildlife

Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ poisonous?

Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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