Buddleja davidii - 'Pink Delight' (Butterfly Bush)
Buddleja davidii description: This fast growing deciduous shrub is prized for its pink flowers - producing plumes that attract butterflies throughout late summer. Arching branches carry attractive silver green foliage. Buddleia requires space, place at back of bed. 5m tall x 4m.
Buddleja davidii cultivation notes: Buddleia will flourish in all manner of soil, as long as it is well drained, especially chalky soils. Plant in full sun for the best show of flowers. Prune back to trunk if overgrown - this can be done annually, encouraging improved flowering and shape.
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Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.
Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.
Common Missspellings: Budlea, Budleia, Buddlea, Budleja, Buddleia
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