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BUDDLEJA davidii 'Royal Red'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Brightest purplish-red
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites. -
Place of origin
China, Japan. Garden origin. c1942. USA. Karle A Lucal, Ohio -
Deciduousmid-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long.
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Red
Purplish red -
PaniclesDense panicles 20-25cm (8-10in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubFast-growing shrub with slender, arching shoots
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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