Don't be fooled by their easy breezy nature: if you want your butterfly bushes to look their best, you need to learn how to prune buddleia (also known as buddleja) like a pro. You've likely ...

Buddleia, known for its gorgeous purple flowers and delightful scent, is a common sight in British gardens. Often referred to as the butterfly bush, it's a magnet for pollinators thanks to its ...

Discover what keystone plants are and what role they play in our ecosystems. Learn which plants are considered keystones an ...

The beautiful Buddleia plant, adored for its purple blossoms and known as the butterfly bush, is a staple in British gardens, attracting pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers. But many garden ...

It will grow back, as I have done from multiple shocks (though nobody poured a can of herbicide over me – not that I know of anyway). But this time, the buddleia must behave. No more reaching ...

The mild temperatures of the last few weeks seem to have delayed reality. In the garden the buddleja are still going strong, ...

to butterfly bush (Buddleia spp.) to Gardenia to heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) — do quite well with no more than one or two monthly soakings, even in the hottest weather. From my ...

Three quarters of butterfly species are in decline in the UK, but gardeners can play a key role in providing colourful visitors with much-needed habitats. Even small gardens in built-up areas can ...

Buddleia, also known as the butterfly bush, is a much-loved garden plant, but it's also extremely invasive and can cause 'severe damage' to buildings, experts warn The beautiful Buddleia plant ...