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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
£17.50 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. -
DeciduousNarrowly ovate leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet flowers -
PaniclesSlender panicles to 6cm (2½in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, upright shrub
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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.
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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 flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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