Buddleia Butterfly Candy 'Lila Sweetheart' Patio Tree

As a compact standard tree, the Buddleja 'Lila Sweetheart' makes a delightful focal point. Its true charm is revealed from mid-summer through to autumn, with an abundance of tapered, lilac-purple flower heads. These dense clusters of honey-scented blooms are a living feeder for pollinators, bringing a constant stream of butterflies and bees to the garden. To get the most from this sun-lover, give it the brightest spot you have. Throughout the summer, it appreciates consistent watering, but for winter survival, it is vital to ensure the roots do not sit in cold, wet soil. It isn't a hungry plant; a single bloom-boosting feed applied during the main flowering period is ample for the entire season. As such, it's an eye-catching addition to borders or containers, where its soft, grey-green leaves and trained, single stem provide structure and elegance.

To create a complete and layered patio display, consider underplanting your Buddleja tree with companions that enjoy similar conditions. Since the 'Lila Sweetheart' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, choose other plants that appreciate the same. For a classic, bee-friendly combination, the purple flowers and grey foliage of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) at the base make a wonderful partner. These additions create interest at a lower level and complement the tree's elegant form.

Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.