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BUDDLEJA alternifolia 'Argentea'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush, Fountain buddleja
Leaves are covered with silvery hairs giving this form a silvery sheen
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - lance-shaped, silvery-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - mauvish purple -
Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - or small tree with slender, arching shoots. Flowers on previous year's growth.
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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 - wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites. -
Place of origin - China -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Leaf colour (if not green) - Silver
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - intensely fragrant.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Buddleia - Care Guide
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