East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle
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.
Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue' has beautiful purple-red flowers. For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Left unpruned, Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue' can become leggy so prune hard back every year. To encourage later flowering (which benefits garden butterflies such as the small tortoiseshell), cut plants back to the base in May.
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Buddleja ‘Nanho blue’ and wildlife
Buddleja ‘Nanho blue’ is known for attracting bees, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not 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 ‘Nanho blue’ poisonous?
Buddleja ‘Nanho blue’ has no toxic effects reported.
