Buddleia Davidii 'Sugar Plum' is a hardy, deciduous shrub with arching branches of lance-shaped leaves. This is an eye-catching new cultivar with long clusters of pinkish-red flowers that look amazing when in full bloom and will attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. This wonderful Butterfly Bush is very easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, a truly undemanding shrub that offers a long season of colour and interest. Plant this much admired Buddleia in any moist, well drained garden soil in a suitable sunny position. Deadhead faded buddleja flowers to prolong the flowering season. Prune back hard in late winter/early spring, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four buds. Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth Characteristics: A hardy, deciduous, upright shrub with a medium-large growing habit that produces long panicles of rich purple-red, scented flowers with an upright habit. Perfect for mixed borders and highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Growth & Spread: Can reach an ultimate height of 2.5m and spread of 1.5m. Period of Interest: Spring to Autumn foliage interest. Purple-red flowers July-September. Water & Maintenance: Water freely when in growth and sparingly otherwise. Prune in early spring and deadhead spent flowers to prolong the season.