Buddleja Davidii White Profusion 3 Litre Pot

Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' – A Fragrant and Elegant Butterfly Bush with Pure White Flowers

Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' is a stunning, deciduous shrub celebrated for its large clusters of pure white, fragrant flowers that bloom abundantly throughout the summer. Known as the Butterfly Bush, this cultivar is particularly popular for attracting pollinators, especially butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. With its graceful, arching branches and pristine white flowers, 'White Profusion' adds both elegance and fragrance to your landscape, creating a beautiful focal point with minimal maintenance.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• In spring, 'White Profusion' starts to grow fresh, green leaves, preparing for a beautiful bloom season. The shrub develops a bushy form with slender, arching branches that will soon be adorned with flowers.
• As it grows, the plant begins to fill out, creating a dense, compact shrub.

Summer:

• During summer, the shrub bursts into bloom with large, fragrant clusters of white flowers. The flowers appear in long, cone-shaped spikes, providing a striking contrast against the green foliage.
• The blooms are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, making 'White Profusion' an excellent addition to any garden looking to support wildlife.
• The flowers continue to bloom throughout the summer months, providing a sustained source of colour and fragrance.

Autumn:

• In autumn, the flowers begin to fade, but the plant retains its attractive green foliage. The shrub’s structure remains, offering interest in the garden after the bloom season.
• The plant's graceful form and rich foliage provide a backdrop for other autumn plants, extending visual interest into the cooler months.

Winter:

• In winter, Buddleja 'White Profusion' loses its leaves and becomes dormant. Its bare branches still offer some architectural structure and can be pruned back to prepare for new growth in the spring.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: Buddleja 'White Profusion' typically grows to about 2–3 meters in height and spread, with a dense, bushy form that adds height and structure to the garden.
• Form: This shrub has long, slender, arching branches covered with lance-shaped leaves. The flower spikes grow in dense clusters, adding a vertical element to its overall form.
• Growth Habit: Known for its fast growth, 'White Profusion' is perfect for filling in spaces quickly and adds volume and texture to borders, hedges, or wildlife gardens. It can be pruned back to maintain a compact size or allowed to grow more freely for a natural look.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Wildlife Gardens: 'White Profusion' is an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, as it attracts a wide range of pollinators, particularly butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
• Borders & Hedges: Its vibrant white flowers make it ideal for mixed borders or informal hedges, adding a soft yet striking presence to garden beds.
• Cottage Gardens: Perfect for cottage-style gardens, where its bright blooms and relaxed growth habit complement the informal look of other plants.
• Containers & Patios: Due to its manageable size, 'White Profusion' works well in large containers, adding both height and fragrance to patios or balconies.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Buddleja 'White Profusion' thrives in full sun, which encourages the best flowering and fragrance. While it can tolerate partial shade, it will produce fewer flowers in shadier spots.
• Soil: It prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including poor or dry soils. However, it does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.
• Maintenance: Buddleja 'White Profusion' is low-maintenance. After flowering, it benefits from pruning in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage fresh growth. Cutting the plant back to a few buds will promote healthy growth and a full flower display the following season.
• Watering: This shrub is drought-tolerant once established but should be watered deeply during dry spells, especially in its first year. Ensure it is watered regularly during hot, dry weather for the best performance.

Why Choose Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'?

Buddleja 'White Profusion' is the perfect choice for gardeners looking for a fragrant, easy-to-grow shrub that attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Its stunning white blooms and graceful form add elegance and vibrancy to the garden, with minimal care required. Whether planted in borders, wildlife gardens, or containers, 'White Profusion' offers beauty, fragrance, and pollinator appeal all season long.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Perennials: Pair with vibrant perennials like Echinacea, Rudbeckia, or Salvia to add a mix of colours and textures to your garden.
• Other Shrubs: Combine with other flowering shrubs such as Weigela, Spiraea, or Forsythia for a multi-season display of flowers and foliage.
• Grasses: Plant with ornamental grasses like Miscanthus or Calamagrostis to add movement and contrast, highlighting the structure of the 'White Profusion'.
• Wildlife-Friendly Plants: Complement with plants like Helenium, Lavatera, or Agastache for a pollinator-friendly garden full of colour and life.

Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' is a standout shrub that brings elegance, fragrance, and pollinator value to any garden. With its stunning white flowers, ease of care, and ability to attract butterflies, it’s a wonderful choice for gardeners seeking beauty and wildlife support in their landscape.

Buddleja Davidii White Profusion 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.