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BUDDLEJA farreri
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Pale lilac.
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DeciduousOvate-heart-shaped leaves 20cm (8in) long with scalloped margins, initially covered in white hairs, turning green. Undersides remain white
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread90cm (3ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright habit
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Against a wallAgainst a hot wall
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Full sun
BUDDLEJA farreri
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. B. crispa var. farreri. Can be grown in a large containerPests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevils, red spider mitesPlace of originChina. 1915. Collected by Reginald J. Farrer
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Flower ShapePaniclesPanicles of flowers to 20cm (8in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny borderPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginCrenate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 2Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00