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BUDDLEJA stenostachya
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Woolly leaves and lilac mauve flowers
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Deciduous
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac-mauve -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No. 3) in full light -
Full sun
BUDDLEJA stenostachya
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Additional Features
Good to knowA form af B. nivea. An Ernest Wilson introduction, 1908. Shy to flower
Pests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mite
Place of originChina (western Sichuan) -
Flower ShapePaniclesVery narrow panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
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