BUDDLEJA
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BUDDLEJA
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
The Buddleja, Buddleia or Buddlea, named after English rector Rev. Adam Buddle is pronounced without the "j".
Genus of about 100 species of evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs, sometimes trees and climbers and a few herbaceous perennials.
They originate from riversides, rocky areas and scrub in Asia, Africa and North and South America.
Staples of the modern butterfly garden they are also attractive to moths and bees. Breeding is resulting in more compact cultivars of davidii with sterile seed, an important attribute because of its invasiveness.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites. -
Place of origin
China, Japan -
DeciduousLance-shaped, dark-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m(10ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft)
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Tall ShrubFast-growing shrub with long, arching shoots.Panicles of flowers to 30cm (12in).
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m(10ft)
5m (15ft)
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