Does Buddleia Grow in the Shade?

Sun and Shade: Buddleia should be planted in full sun. This means a minimum of 8 hours of bright light. In southern areas, some morning or afternoon shade is fine as long as the plants get at least 6 hours of sun.

How much sunlight does a butterfly bush need?

Butterfly bush need full sun.

When we say full sun, we mean it – butterfly bush require a minimum of 8 hours of bright sunlight. Even in warm climates, plant them where they get no fewer than 6 hours of sun.

Where does Buddleia grow best?

They perform best when planted in full sun (or at least in partial shade) and in fertile, well-drained soil. Dependent on the variety, plant around 5 to 10 feet apart for a gorgeous display. Plant Buddleia in Spring or in Autumn before the first frosts and water thoroughly after planting.