BUDDLEJA davidii 'Harlequin'

Variegated form of Royal Red

~~£13.50~~ £6.75 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Deciduous
leaves, yellow-margined when young, cream-margined when mature, to 25cm (10in) long.
Red
Purplish red
Height
2m (6½ft)
Spread
1.4m (4ft)
Tall Shrub
Variable, fast-growing 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
Good to know - wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects.
Pests & Diseases
capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth and red spider mites
Place of origin
China, Japan. Garden origin. 1964. Sport of 'Royal Red'
Flower Shape
Panicles - dense panicles 15-20cm (6-8in) long long
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Gold variegated
Silver variegated
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Lanceolate 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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant