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BUDDLEJA yunnanensis
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Large tapering leaves and violet flowers on this rare Chinese species first discovered in 1915
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - narrowly oval leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - violet flowers -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall Shrub - vigorous, upright shrub. Flowers in slender panicles to 6cm (2½in) long.
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know -
Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth. red spider mites. -
Place of origin - China. First described by French botanist F. Gagnepain in 1915. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Is Scented Plant - Scented flowers
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Buddleia - Care Guide
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3m (10ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
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