Buddleja davidii 'Purple Emperor'
Dwarf butterfly bush
The Buddleja Davidii 'Purple Emperor' is a fast growing shrub with long clusters of deep purple, scented flowers in summer and early autumn. This plant is very attractive to butterflies and other insects. It has a compact growing form and is best planted in full sun. It supports most soil types.
↕ 150 cm – 200 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Buddleja |
| Species | davidii |
| Cultivar | 'Purple Emperor' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | june, july, august |
| Colour (flower) | violet |
| Flowers | fragrant, plant with flowers |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 150 cm, 200 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | dry, normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, solitary, in group |
Verzorging
| Pruning | yes |