Buddleias need full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plant in spring or fall before frost. See your local frost dates. Loosen the soil, mix in compost, and dig a hole twice the diameter of the plant container.

Can I plant buddleia now?

Hardy buddlejas can be planted at any time of year, but you'll need to water them well if you plant them in summer in full leaf. Planting in spring is ideal as the warm, moist conditions will help them establish. With the less hardy or tender buddleja, planting in spring is best as the worst of the winter cold is over.

Why you should never plant a butterfly bush?

“Butterfly bush just doesn't stay where we plant it,” He said. This detail can spell trouble for both your yard as well as that of your neighbors or any protected natural areas in your community. What's worse is that the invasive plant can also contribute to the collapse of food webs.