BUDDLEJA davidii 'Nanho Purple'
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BUDDLEJA davidii 'Nanho Purple'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Dwarfish habit, flowers violet-purple with orange centres
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Willow-like, greyish green leaves
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetRich purple with orange throat -
PaniclesNumerous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightArching branches. Produces panicles to 15cm (6in) long of orange-eyed flowers
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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 flowersHoney scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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