BUDDLEJA crispa

Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush

White felted leaves and fragrant lilac flowers with an orange throat

BUDDLEJA crispa

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£15.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

2 to 3 Litre

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Details
Description
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Deciduous
Broadly ovate-triangular leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
Orange
Orange throat
Purple Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Mauve
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
Arching shrub
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
Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites
Place of origin
Himalayas
Flower Shape
Panicles - whorled axillary and terminal panicles to 10cm (4in) long
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Deltoid see photos above
Ovate
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly spreading
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Rabbit Resistant