BUDDLEJA colvilei
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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
£17.50 each
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
Himalayas. Discovered in 1849 by Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911), explorer and botanist. -
DeciduousTo semi evergreen. Lance-shaped, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) or more.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark pink to red -
PaniclesTight, pendent, terminal, occasionally axillary, panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, stoutly-branched shrub or small tree
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Pruning group 2
Suitable 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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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 -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
Protect from cold winter winds -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
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