This tough, scrambling, vigorous shrub from 3–5 m high was commonly planted as a quick growing privacy plant and has subsequently become naturalized in disturbed sites.

Arching stems carry sprays of small, fragrant yellow, orange or salmon-coloured, flowers in spring and summer.

Buddlejas are usually summer flowering shrubs and considered too vigorous for the average garden, however, Buddleja 'Spring Promise' is a smaller non-invasive hybrid. It has masses of long slender stems of white delicately scented flowers that appear from the middle of winter through to spring. This species can be grown in full-sun or part-shade. It grows quickly and will tolerate relatively dry conditions when established.

These hardy evergreen plants are native to South Africa. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants during winter and spring. The clusters of small flowers are surrounded by colourful showy bracts in yellow, cream, green or dark red shades. They are valued as cut flowers because of their long vase-life, long stems and striking appearance. They thrive in a well-drained position in fullsun.

A sturdy evergreen shrub to 6 m high by 4 m wide, with large showy, purple-violet flowers in autumn. An ideal feature or privacy plant. There are numerous selected varieties available which offer variable flower colours and height. Ask at your local garden centre for the best local varieties.