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BUDDLEJA lindleyana
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Slender spikes of fragrant deep violet flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. Discovered by George Forrest, introduced by Robert Fortune ( Scottish botanists) in 1843 and named after John Lindley, English botanist. -
Deciduousdark-green leaves 10cm (4in) long on square stems.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetDeep violet -
Paniclesflowers 2cm (¾in) long in nodding panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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Spikes
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, somewhat arching, slender-stemmed shrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Buddleja - Care Guide
Planting Combinations