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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
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Deciduoussilvery-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauvish purple -
Height4m (13ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree with slender, arching shoots. Flowers on previous year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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
BUDDLEJA alternifolia 'Argentea'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. Makes an excellent specimen if trained as a standard
Pests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites.
Place of originChina -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable 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.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersIntensely fragrant.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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