Buddleja Leah Blue

Common Name:
Buddleja ‘Leah Blue’

Description:
Buddleja ‘Leah Blue’ is a compact, fast-growing butterfly bush known for its stunning deep blue-purple flower spikes that bloom prolifically from summer through autumn. This highly fragrant and nectar-rich variety is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its narrow, silvery-green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flowers, creating a striking display in garden beds or pots.

This hardy shrub thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun for the best flowering performance. It is drought-tolerant once established and benefits from occasional pruning in late winter to maintain a neat, bushy shape and encourage continuous blooming. Ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and large containers, Buddleja ‘Leah Blue’ offers an elegant and long-lasting burst of colour with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Shrub - Small to Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1 - 1.5 metres
• Width: 1 - 1.2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Blue-Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Fragrant Flowers
• Perennial

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula species (Lavender)
• Salvia species
• Echinacea species
• Gaura species
• Rudbeckia species