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BUDDLEJA
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush, Fountain buddleja
The Buddleja, Buddleia or Buddlea, named after English rector Rev. Adam Buddle is pronounced without the "j".
Genus of about 100 species of evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs, sometimes trees and climbers and a few herbaceous perennials.
They originate from riversides, rocky areas and scrub in Asia, Africa and North and South America.
Staples of the modern butterfly garden they are also attractive to moths and bees. Breeding is resulting in more compact cultivars of davidii with sterile seed, an important attribute because of its invasiveness.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. Makes an excellent specimen if trained as a standard -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites. -
Place of origin
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Deciduoussilvery-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauvish purple -
Fully hardy
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Silver
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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.
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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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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
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