Buddleja davidii Sugar Plum (lonplum)

At a Glance

- Buddleja davidii Sugar Plum
- Large deep reddish purple scented flowers
- attracts butterflies
- easy to grow
- thrives in most conditions
- hardy

Plant Information

Buddleja davidii Sugar Plum is a striking new variety raised by Peter Moore at Longstock Gardens. Produces an attractive arching shrub with silvered foliage and from mid summer through till autumn prolific reddish purple flowers are produces in racemes up to 30cm long.

Buddleja davidii Sugar Plum is an easy to grow plant with little maintenance required - though regular removal of spent flowers will extend the flowering period. Best in full sun in most free draining soils.

Genus: Buddleja
Variety: davidii Sugar Plum (lonplum)
Category: Shrub

Height & Spread: 2.5 x 1.5m
Flower Colour: purple
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil Type: Most
Aspect: Full sun to light shade
Season of Interest: Summer into autumn
Plant Breeders Rights: EU PVR pending propagation for resale is illegal without a licence from the breeder

Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline and may vary according to local conditions