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BUDDLEJA crispa
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
White felted leaves and fragrant lilac flowers with an orange throat
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DeciduousBroadly ovate-triangular leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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OrangeOrange throat
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubArching shrub
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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)
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Full sun
BUDDLEJA crispa
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mitesPlace of originHimalayas
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Flower ShapePaniclesWhorled axillary and terminal panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeDeltoid
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Pruning groupPruning group 4Suitable 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 PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
3m (10ft)
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