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BUDDLEJA stenostachya
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Woolly leaves and lilac mauve flowers
£17.50 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
A form af B. nivea. An Ernest Wilson introduction, 1908. Shy to flower -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mite -
Place of origin
China (western Sichuan) -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac-mauve -
PaniclesVery narrow panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No. 3) in full light -
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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