Buddleia (Butterfly tree): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you plant your buddleia?
Check your buddleia's species, hardiness and mature width before choosing its position. Compact forms and large shrubs need different amounts of space. Good light generally supports flowering; avoid strong winds that can break long branches. Spring often makes establishment easier, particularly for species sensitive to cold. Wait until the ground is unfrozen and avoid periods of heat or drought.
Choose a place where surplus water drains away. If the ground stays waterlogged, look for a more suitable site. Weed around the planting area and water the rootball. Dig a hole wider than the rootball and only deep enough to maintain its previous growing level. Remove the pot and gently loosen outer roots if they circle around it, without aggressively breaking the rootball apart.
Set the shrub in place, return the soil and firm gently. Water to settle the soil around the roots. Check moisture during establishment and dry spells, allowing excess water to drain. Mulch around the plant can reduce evaporation, with a clear gap beside the stems. For container growing, choose a suitable compact form and a sufficiently large pot with drainage holes.
When does your buddleia flower?
How do you prune your buddleia?
