BUDDLEJA farreri

Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush

Pale lilac.
  • Deciduous
    Ovate-heart-shaped leaves 20cm (8in) long with scalloped margins, initially covered in white hairs, turning green. Undersides remain white
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    90cm (3ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Upright habit
  • 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)
  • Against a wall
    Against a hot wall
  • Full sun

BUDDLEJA farreri

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Panicles of flowers to 20cm (8in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    Patio / pot plants
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Crenate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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1.2m (4ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  90cm (3ft)
 

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