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BUDDLEJA globosa
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush, Orange ball tree
Orange ball Buddleja
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Deciduous - to semi evergreen. Lance-shaped, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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Evergreen
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Orange -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - rounded, stiffly-branched shrub
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - 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 - Chile, Argentina. -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - open panicles of dense, rounded clusters to 2cm (¾in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
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