BUDDLEJA
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BUDDLEJA
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites -
Place of origin
Himalayas -
DeciduousBroadly ovate-triangular leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Orange
Orange throat -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve -
PaniclesWhorled axillary and terminal panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Deltoid
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubArching 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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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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