Bring graceful, cascading blooms to your garden with Empire Blue Buddleja Alternifolia, an heirloom variety known for its striking blue flowers and shade-tolerant nature. Naturally non-GMO and easy to grow, this plant thrives in borders, containers, and home landscapes. Its long-lasting blooms and elegant growth habit make it ideal for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, visually appealing plants that attract butterflies and enhance any garden setting.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub
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Flower Color: Blue
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Growth Habit: Weeping, cascading form
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Height: 36 – 72 inches
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Bloom Season: Summer through fall
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Uses: Borders, containers, shade gardens, butterfly-friendly gardens
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Partial shade to full sun; tolerates some shade.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: 18 – 24 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Care Tips: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms.
