Buddleja davidii - 'Harlequin' (Variegated Butterfly Bush)

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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.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Buddleja davidii:

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

Weaknesses of Buddleja davidii

Does not produce showy attractive flowers

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