Buddleja davidii - 'Harlequin' (Variegated Butterfly Bush)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Purple Flowers (Summer late), Variegated green-white Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Buddleja davidii description: This fast growing deciduous shrub produces masses of small orange globe shaped blossom throughout summer. Fast growing Buddleia requires space, so place at back of bed. 5m tall x 4m.

Buddleja davidii cultivation notes: This Buddleia will flourish in most well drained soils, especially chalk. Plant in full sun for the best show of flowers. Keeping pruning to a minimum and plant at back of border to allow space to grow.

Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
Buddleja davidii - 'Harlequin' (Variegated Butterfly Bush)
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