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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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BUDDLEJA forrestii
Commonly known as Buddliea, Butterfly bush
Fragrant panicles of creamy white to pale lilac flowers
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Deciduous - mid-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long, reddish-hairy underneath
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Cream - with orange-yellow throat -
Tall Shrub
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) - borderline -
Against a wall
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Full sun - shelter from cold, dry winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. Named for George Forrest who introduced it to western cultivation, 1904 -
Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites -
Place of origin - India to western China -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - terminal panicles to 25cm (10in) long
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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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
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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