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BUDDLEJA farreri
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Pale lilac.
£17.50
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. B. crispa var. farreri. Can be grown in a large container -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevils, red spider mites -
Place of origin
China. 1915. Collected by Reginald J. Farrer -
DeciduousOvate-heart-shaped leaves 20cm (8in) long with scalloped margins, initially covered in white hairs, turning green. Undersides remain white
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PaniclesPanicles of flowers to 20cm (8in) long
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Crenate
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
90cm (3ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright habit
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Against a wallAgainst a hot wall
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
90cm (3ft)
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