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BUDDLEJA alternifolia
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush, Fountain buddleja
Mauvish-purple flowers along stems
(UK Delivery Only)
£17.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Makes an excellent specimen trained as a standard. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousAlternate, lance-shaped leaves to 7cm (3in) long. Leaves are dark-green or silvery-green.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauvish purple -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree with slender, arching shoots. Flowers on previous year's growth in dense clusters 4cm (1½in) 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) -
Scented flowersIntensely fragrant.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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