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BUDDLEJA colvilei
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush, Summer lilac
Our choice as the most attractive and unusual variety of buddleja. Large panicles of dark red flowers at the ends of each stem in early summer
Further Reading....
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DeciduousTo semi evergreen. Lance-shaped, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) or more.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark pink to red -
Height6m (20ft) -
Spread6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, stoutly-branched shrub or small tree
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Against a wall
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Full sunProtect from cold winter winds
BUDDLEJA colvilei
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects.
Pests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites.
Place of originHimalayas. Discovered in 1849 by Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911), explorer and botanist. -
Flower ShapePaniclesTight, pendent, terminal, occasionally axillary, panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Lanceolate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
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