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Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Buddleja Davidii Harlequin
This is a fast growing shrub which bears panicles of fragrant, red-purple flowers that are very attractive to butterflies. It is a woody plant that has yellow and green variegated foliage with spectacular blooms being borne in summer. The Harlequin variety is quite hardy and renowned for its continuous flowers into late summer. It is a truly stunning plant that should be grown in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Potential height and spread is 3 metres by 3 metres, although this can be easily controlled with annual pruning.
Position:
Full sun
Soil:
A well-drained, fertile soil is preferred.
Rate of Growth:
Fast growing
Flowering Period:
July to September
Flower Colour:
Red-purple
Other Features:
Bears panicles of fragrant, red-purple flowers that are very attractive to butterflies. The green variegated foliage also helps to make this a very attractive plant ideal for adding year-round colour and interest to your garden.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Garden Care:
In order to maintain the spectacular variegation any stems where the leaves have reverted to plain green should be cut right back. In March the whole plant should be pruned – removing the previous year’s growth to three or fours buds.
Eventual Height: 3m
Eventual Spread:
5m
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2 litre pot |
20-25cm |
£3.80 |
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