Butterfly Bush. Fast-growing shrub with arching stems of green leaves Panicles of violet-blue flowers with orange eyes. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Buddleja davidii ‘Empire Blue’
Fast-growing shrub with arching stems of green leaves Panicles of violet-blue flowers with orange eyes.
	
	
	Category: Shrubs
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Buddleja  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | davidii  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Empire Blue'  | 
		
| Common Name | Butterfly Bush  | 
		
| Flower Colour | violet, blue  | 
		
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 3m  | 
		
| Family | Buddlejaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 5m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Fast  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Arching  | 
		
| Fragrance | TRUE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | May, August  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | |
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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