BUDDLEJA crispa

Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush

White felted leaves and fragrant lilac flowers with an orange throat
Further Reading....
  • 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

BUDDLEJA crispa

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£17.50 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC

 

  • 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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Deltoid
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
 

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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