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BUDDLEJA davidii 'Nanho Blue'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Dwarfish habit, flowers pale mauve-blue
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Willow-like, greyish green leaves
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BlueLavender blue with orange throat
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightArching branches
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
BUDDLEJA davidii 'Nanho Blue'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowFast-growing but compact form. Prune after flowering to maintain form. Wildlife plant - bees, butterfliesPests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mitesPlace of originChina, Japan. Garden origin. Monrovia Nursery, California, USA. 1984
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Flower ShapePaniclesNumerous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 4Suitable 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 PlantsScented flowersHoney scented
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |

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