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BUDDLEJA davidii 'Wisteria Lane'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Fragrant, pendent, lilac-purple flowers on arching stems. Compact and floriferous
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. Relatively compact with long, hanging, wisteria-like spikes. Prune back to 3 or 4 buds in spring -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites -
Place of origin
China, Japan. Garden origin -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Panicles
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFast-growing compact shrub. Flower spikes to 50cm (20in) long
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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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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) -
Scented flowersHoney-scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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