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BUDDLEJA limitanea
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Long terminal panicles of lilac to purple flowers with orange eye.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevils, red spider mites
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Place of originChina, northern Burma
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DeciduousLance-shaped leaves
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Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightArching shrub with a lax habit. Flowers are produced in small, terminal pendulous panicles with few flowers
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areasCottage gardenTown garden
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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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Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wallBest against a south-facing wallFull sun