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Buddleja Buzz™ 'Magenta'

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    Buddleja Buzz™ 'Magenta'
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    Description

    Description and Characteristics

    Buddleja Buzz™ 'Magenta' is a compact, dwarf butterfly bush known for its vivid magenta-pink flowers, fragrant blooms, and pollinator-friendly nature. Developed as part of the popular Buzz™ series, this variety is ideal for gardeners who want the full summer impact of a traditional Buddleja—but in a smaller, patio-friendly form.

    From mid-summer to early autumn (typically July to September), it produces long, cone-shaped clusters of deep magenta flowers with a pleasant honey scent. These blooms sit atop strong, upright stems and are continuously visited by butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.

    Buzz™ 'Magenta' maintains a neat, bushy form, growing to a maximum height and spread of 1–1.2 metres, making it suitable for containers, small borders, raised beds, or even as a low hedge. Like all Buddlejas, it is deciduous and easy to maintain, yet rewards with a spectacular flower display.

    • Compact Buddleja variety with bright magenta flower spikes

    • Grows to approx. 1–1.2 m tall and wide

    • Blooms from July through to September

    • Sweetly scented and rich in nectar for pollinators

    • Ideal for pots, patios, and space-conscious gardens


    Growing Conditions and Maintenance

    Buddleja Buzz™ 'Magenta' is well-suited to most gardens and easy to grow. With just a little annual care, it provides a long-lasting display and strong performance in a wide range of settings.

    • Light Requirements:

      • Requires full sun for best flowering performance

      • Can tolerate light shade, but flowering will be reduced

    • Soil Preferences:

      • Prefers moist, well-drained soil

      • Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including chalk, sand, and loam

      • Avoid waterlogged or compacted soils

    • Watering Needs:

      • Water regularly during establishment

      • Once established, moderately drought-tolerant

      • Potted plants will require regular summer watering

    • Feeding:

      • Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser

      • In containers, feed monthly with a liquid fertiliser during the flowering season

    • Pruning and Maintenance:

      • Hard prune in early spring (March–April), cutting back stems to 20–30 cm

      • Encourages strong new growth and more flowers

      • Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom season

    • Winter Care:

      • Hardy in Zones 5–9 (RHS H5)

      • Fully frost-hardy in most UK and Irish climates

      • In colder areas, apply a mulch at the base in autumn to protect roots


    Garden Uses, Wildlife Value, and Companion Planting

    Buddleja Buzz™ 'Magenta' is ideal for gardeners looking to attract butterflies and bees, while maintaining tidy growth in smaller gardens, patios, or containers. It adds colour, scent, and ecological value to any outdoor space.

    • Design Applications:

      • Great for containers, urban gardens, balcony pots, or raised beds

      • Excellent for pollinator strips, borders, or low hedging

      • Compact enough for repetitive planting in formal or informal layouts

    • Companion Plants:

      • Pairs well with Salvia, Nepeta, Echinacea, Coreopsis, and Heuchera

      • Looks fantastic alongside grasses like Pennisetum or Festuca glauca

      • Complements darker foliage plants or silver tones (e.g. Artemisia)

    • Pollinator Benefits:

      • One of the best compact Buddlejas for butterflies

      • Also attracts bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects

      • Long bloom period supports pollinators from mid to late season

    • Pest and Disease Resistance:

      • Generally trouble-free and disease-resistant

      • May attract aphids or spider mites in dry, stressed conditions

      • Ensure airflow and avoid overhead watering to reduce mildew risk

    Delivery Information

    Standard Delivery per parcel* 

    €7.95

    * parcels up to 30kg or within dimensions volume

     

    * free delivery over €250 on standard items (excludes large/bulky items)

     

    * multiple purchases qualify for combined delivery

     

    For large items please ring us on 069-64084 to discuss delivery.

     

       


    We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
     

    Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*


    All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

    The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

    Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
     

    Live Plants Delivery


    Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
    Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
    All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
     

    Click & Collect


    Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

     

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