BUDDLEJA yunnanensis

Large tapering leaves and violet flowers on this rare Chinese species first discovered in 1915

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£16.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Deciduous - narrowly oval leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - violet flowers
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub - vigorous, upright shrub
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 - - wildlife plant - insects
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.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - slender panicles to 6cm (2½in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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 -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant