Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® purple

Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple - Vibrant Beauty in Shades of Purple

Description:

Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple is a stunning flowering shrub that adds vibrant beauty and a pop of color to any garden or landscape. With its abundant purple blooms, attractive foliage, and compact growth habit, this variety is a valuable addition to create a lively and inviting outdoor space. 'Summer Lounge'® Purple is known for attracting pollinators, such as butterflies and bees, making it a wonderful choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Key Features:

• Abundant purple blooms: The standout feature of Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple is its profusion of vibrant purple flowers. The cone-shaped flower clusters appear from summer to early autumn, creating a stunning display of color in your garden. The purple blooms attract pollinators, adding movement and life to your outdoor space.
• Compact size: 'Summer Lounge'® Purple has a compact growth habit, reaching a height and spread of approximately 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm). Its moderate size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or as a low hedge or border plant.
• Long flowering period: This variety blooms from summer to early autumn, providing continuous beauty and color in your garden. The purple flowers stand out against the dark green foliage, creating an eye-catching contrast.
• Attracts pollinators: Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple is a magnet for butterflies and bees, attracting these beneficial insects to your garden. By providing a nectar-rich food source, this shrub contributes to a thriving ecosystem and promotes biodiversity.
• Low maintenance: 'Summer Lounge'® Purple is known for its low maintenance requirements. It is tolerant of various soil conditions and can adapt to both sunny and partially shaded areas. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering. Pruning is typically done in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Maintenance:

To ensure the health and vitality of Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple, follow these maintenance tips:

• Light requirements: Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate some shade, more sun exposure generally promotes better flowering.
• Soil conditions: Provide well-draining soil that is fertile and enriched with organic matter. Amend the soil with compost or aged manure before planting to improve soil quality.
• Watering: Water regularly during the plant's establishment period. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. However, during prolonged dry periods, occasional deep watering may be beneficial.
• Pruning: Prune 'Summer Lounge'® Purple in early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches and to maintain a compact shape. You can also lightly prune after the first flush of flowers to encourage reblooming.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring, following the package instructions for application rates. This will provide the necessary nutrients for healthy growth and abundant flowering.
• Pest and disease control: 'Summer Lounge'® Purple is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, monitor for common garden pests, such as aphids or spider mites, and treat any infestations promptly using appropriate insecticides or organic pest control methods.

Companion Planting:

To create a harmonious and visually appealing garden design, consider pairing Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple with the following plants:

• Salvia: The vibrant purple flowers of Salvia  complement the purple blooms of 'Summer Lounge'® Purple, creating a captivating display of purple hues.
• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower): The purple flowers of Echinacea provide a stunning contrast to the purple blooms of 'Summer Lounge'® Purple. This combination adds depth and visual interest to your garden.
• Lavandula (Lavender): The soft purple flowers and aromatic foliage of Lavandula create a beautiful color scheme and enhance the sensory experience of your garden.

Visit Our Garden Centre or Shop Online:

We invite you to visit our garden centre and explore the beauty of Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple firsthand. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you in selecting the perfect plants for your garden and provide expert advice. If you prefer the convenience of online shopping, our website offers a wide range of plants, including Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple, available for delivery to your doorstep. Enhance your garden with the vibrant beauty and pollinator-attracting qualities of Buddleja 'Summer Lounge'® Purple and create a lively and colorful outdoor retreat.

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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