Overview
Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) is a bushy, shrub shrubs in the genus Buddleja, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and wildlife gardens.
About
Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Buddleja genus, known for its bushy habit and clusters of small, tubular flowers. As with other Buddleja, it thrives best in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is well suited to sheltered south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in both spring and summer. Propagation is typically by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Buddleja
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Shrub
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series)
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Capsid bugs, Caterpillars, Earwigs, Figwort weevils, Glasshouse red spider mite, Leaf and bud eelworm, Mullein moth
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Fungal leaf spot, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series)?
Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) need?
Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) hardy in the UK?
Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Buddleja 'Queen of Hearts' (Monarch Series)?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
More in the Buddleja genus
- Buddleja caryopteridifolia 'Variegata' (v)
- Buddleja coriacea
- Buddleja davidii 'Bishop's Velvet'
- Buddleja davidii 'Bluegown'
- Buddleja davidii 'Calanadrina'
- Buddleja davidii 'Crown Jewels' (Monarch Series)
- Buddleja davidii 'Fascination'
- Buddleja davidii 'Lyme Bay'