Buddleia davidii Buddlia (Buddleiaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Buddleia davidii
Buddlia
Deciduous shrub
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The Buddleia davidii plant species is found in E. Asia - China. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Buddleiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Buddlia. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. variabilis.

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Latin Name:  Buddleia davidii
Common Name:  Buddlia
Family:  Buddleiaceae
Author:  Franch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Found in rocky riverside habitats 1300 - 2600 metres in China[200]. Waste places, often on brick walls in Britain[17].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position[11, 182]. Prefers a rich loamy well-drained soil[11, 200]. Very tolerant of alkaline soils, atmospheric pollution and maritime exposure[200]. Grows best on dry soils of low fertility, where it can seed itself freely[182]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[184], they resprout from the base if cut back by cold weather[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. Polymorphic, there are many named varieties, developed for their ornamental value[182]. The flowers emit a musk-like fragrance like heather honey[245]. Plants flower mainly on the current years growth so a hard pruning in spring will encourage better flowering[200]. An excellent plant for bees and butterflies[30].

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