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BUDDLEJA davidii 'Harlequin'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Variegated form of Royal Red
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Deciduousleaves, yellow-margined when young, cream-margined when mature, to 25cm (10in) long.
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RedPurplish red
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.4m (4ft)
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Tall ShrubVariable, fast-growing 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 davidii 'Harlequin'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects.Pests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth and red spider mitesPlace of originChina, Japan. Garden origin. 1964. Sport of 'Royal Red'
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Flower ShapePaniclesDense panicles 15-20cm (6-8in) long long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the seaCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegatedSilver variegated
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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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.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
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Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00