Here in the April garden, fullness is at a peak. All the plants have their new flush of growth; fresh, green and perfect. The light in the spring sky is clear, unfiltered by haze, and the sun hasn’t ...

Few plants shine as brightly in August as the buddleia, and when butterflies frisk the nectar-rich flowers they create a high-summer spectacle second to none. 'Pink Delight' is one of the finest ...

Every garden should contain at least one buddleia planted in a warm, sunny position. It’s like having a huge honey pot giving off a sweet waft of fragrance that draws in all kinds of butterflies: ...

The plant can reach a staggering 15 feet in height GARDENERS across the UK have been warned about a common plants that’s can be a nightmare to deal with. Buddleia is known for it’s stunning purple ...

There are many varieties and colours beyond the feral bush of our cities and railway lines The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate ...

Surely there is no plant in the British Isles that grows as readily and profusely in the unlikeliest of places. Brickwork that’s 50ft up, the gaps between paving stones, every railway embankment, ...