BUDDLEJA davidii 'Nanho Blue'

Dwarfish habit, flowers pale mauve-blue

£13.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £11.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Semi-evergreen Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
Willow-like, greyish green leaves
Blue
Lavender blue with orange throat
Height
2m (6½ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Arching branches
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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features
Good to know - fast-growing but compact form. Prune after flowering to maintain form. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies
Pests & Diseases
capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites
Place of origin
China, Japan. Garden origin. Monrovia Nursery, California, USA. 1984
Flower Shape
Panicles - numerous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Lanceolate see photos above
Pruning group
Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants
Scented flowers - honey scented
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant