{"product_id":"high-five-purple-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-high-five-purple","title":"High Five Purple Buddleia - Buddleja davidii 'High Five Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh Five Purple Buddleia (\u003cem\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e 'High Five Purple') is a petite butterfly bush, about 60cm tall and 50cm wide, with unusual double flowers. Scented purple cones cover it from summer through autumn, and it draws bees, butterflies and birds. It is dwarf enough for a pot, tough enough for the garden and cold hardy besides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike single flowered buddleias, this one carries double blooms, packed into long purple cones that look fuller and richer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnee high.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm tall and 50cm wide it fits a patio pot, a narrow border or the front of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long, fragrant season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scented flowers appear from summer through autumn, until the first frost in cold areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsects and birds visit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies and birds come for the nectar, so it earns its place in a small wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it takes frost and dry spells in its stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant fills a medium pot beside a door, and a trio makes a pleasing display on a courtyard table or step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart along the front of a sunny bed. The plants knit into a soft purple band that stays below knee height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings the butterfly bush look to spaces too tight for a full size shrub, and it mixes easily with daisies and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing High Five Purple Buddleia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is frost and drought tolerant, so it suits cool, temperate and subtropical gardens, and it flowers best with plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is best. In heavy ground raise the bed or add coarse compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, then rely on rainfall in the garden. Keep potted plants watered. Feed with slow release fertiliser after pruning and add a seaweed tonic in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard prune once a year in late winter or early spring when first growth resumes to remove old shoots and keep it compact. Buddleias can self seed in some districts, so cut spent cones before seed sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell High Five Purple Buddleia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The potted packs suit instant patio displays, and tubes suit larger plantings. Expect quick growth in warm weather and the first flowers in the opening summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eSmall courtyard garden ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buddleja\"\u003eMore butterfly bush varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies and patios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bees and butterflies love\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does double flowered mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach little flower has extra layers of petals, so the purple cones look fuller than on ordinary buddleias. It is the feature that sets High Five apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tall enough for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is dwarf, around 60cm, so it suits pots, edges and the front of beds. For a taller screen choose a full size buddleia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should it be pruned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year, hard, in late winter or early spring. That keeps the plant compact and the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787184243007,"sku":"BUD-DAV-HIGHFI-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787184275775,"sku":"BUD-DAV-HIGHFI-140MM-P10","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787184308543,"sku":"BUD-DAV-HIGHFI-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/high-five-purple-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-high-five-purple.jpg?v=1792150578","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/high-five-purple-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-high-five-purple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}