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BUDDLEJA crispa
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
White felted leaves and fragrant lilac flowers with an orange throat
Further Reading....
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DeciduousBroadly ovate-triangular leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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OrangeOrange throat -
PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubArching shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
BUDDLEJA crispa
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesCapsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites
Place of originHimalayas -
Flower ShapePaniclesWhorled axillary and terminal panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Deltoid
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Ovate(see photos above) -
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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
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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.
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Only £7.50
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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.
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