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Lochinch Butterfly Bush Seeds for Planting (Buddleja weyeriana Lochinch) – Fragrant Pollinator Shrub

Lochinch Butterfly Bush Seeds for Planting (Buddleja weyeriana Lochinch) – Fragrant Pollinator Shrub

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly without covering, as light aids germination.

Keep soil moist and place in a warm, sunny location.

Germination usually occurs within 2–4 weeks.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun for best flowering.

Water regularly during early growth.

Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh blooms.

Tolerates drought once established.

Tips

Deadhead to extend flowering.

Excellent for butterfly gardens.

Avoid waterlogged soil.

Responds well to annual pruning.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Flowering

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Bushy

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late Spring to Autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Lochinch Butterfly Bush Seeds for Planting (Buddleja weyeriana Lochinch) – Fragrant Pollinator Shrub
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Shrub

Lochinch Butterfly Bush (Buddleja weyeriana) is a classic pollinator plant valued for its long flowering season and fragrant blooms. It enhances garden biodiversity while providing elegant color and texture. The plant is hardy, adaptable, and easy to maintain.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Small

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

150–250 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

120–150 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000193268

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Lochinch Butterfly Bush suitable for pollinator gardens?

Its fragrant flowering habit makes it suitable for planting areas designed to attract butterflies and other garden pollinators

How can Lochinch Butterfly Bush be used as a background shrub?

Its upright growth can provide height behind shorter flowers and perennials in mixed borders and landscape beds

How can the fragrant flowers be positioned for easier enjoyment?

Planting the shrub near a pathway, patio, or seating area can make the floral fragrance more noticeable during bloom

Can Lochinch Butterfly Bush be grown with other flowering shrubs?

Yes, it can be combined with compatible flowering plants that have similar light, soil, and moisture requirements

How can the shrub be kept within a defined garden space?

Light pruning can help manage unwanted growth and maintain the shrub's shape without excessive trimming

What type of planting arrangement works well for pollinator interest?

Grouping it with other flowering plants can provide a varied seasonal display and create a more diverse pollinator planting area