Buddleia Plant. How to plant and grow buddleia. Buddleia is a popular garden plant that was introduced into the uk from china in the 1890s and has now become widely naturalised on waste ground, along railway cuttings and in urban areas.

Plant it in the full sun in well drained soil. Buddleia are tough plants that can tolerate lean and alkaline soils. It will do best in a sunny spot and is tolerant of heavy frosts.