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BUDDLEJA
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
The Buddleja, Buddleia or Buddlea, named after English rector Rev. Adam Buddle is pronounced without the "j".
Genus of about 100 species of evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs, sometimes trees and climbers and a few herbaceous perennials.
They originate from riversides, rocky areas and scrub in Asia, Africa and North and South America.
Staples of the modern butterfly garden they are also attractive to moths and bees. Breeding is resulting in more compact cultivars of davidii with sterile seed, an important attribute because of its invasiveness.
Plant Details
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Good to know
Colour is influenced by temperature -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites -
Place of origin
Garden origin. A UK cross between B. globosa and B. crispa by Steve Nevard, London -
DeciduousWhite-felted leaves
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightStrong-growing shrub with globose flowers, smaller than globosa, in terminal clusters
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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) -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Buddleja - Care Guide
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