Budleya 'Ellen's Blue'

Buddleja davidi 'Ellen's Blue'

Buddleja davidii 'Ellen's Blue' is a shrub characterized by its purple flowers and delicate fragrance, making it an excellent addition to your garden's beauty.

Growth Characteristics- Size: When mature, it grows to a height of approximately 1.5 to 2 meters and a width of about 1.2 to 1.5 meters.
- Flowers: It features purple flowers that bloom from summer to early autumn and attract butterflies and bees.
- Leaves: They are long and narrow oval-shaped with a silvery-gray tint.
- Environment: It prefers sunny locations and well-drained soil.

Propagation Methods- Cuttings: It can be propagated by cutting healthy branches during the summer.
- Seeds: It can also be propagated by seeds, but variant characteristics may not be inherited.

Cultivation Methods- Planting: Plant in a well-drained area and select a location that receives sufficient sunlight. - Watering: Water regularly until the roots are established, and water when the soil is dry after maturity.
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote growth.
- Pruning: Prune branches in winter to shape the plant, and remove flower buds before new shoots emerge in spring.

Uses in the Garden
- Ornamental: Its beautiful flowers and foliage make it suitable for planting along garden borders, and it is also useful for creating butterfly gardens.
- Background Plant: It harmonizes with other low-lying flowers and is also used as a background plant.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: Beware of root rot caused by overwatering. Improving drainage and proper watering are important.
- Pests: Butterflies, larvae, and aphids are commonly found.
- Control Methods: For eco-friendly control, remove aphids with soapy water, or remove larvae by hand.

Buddleya 'Ellen's Blue' provides both aesthetic and ecological value in the garden. You can promote healthy growth with proper management.

Plant Type
Plant Family	Scrophulariaceae
Height	90~150cm
Spread	90~150cm
Colors	blue, purple
Bloom Period	June to September
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-15°C

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