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Latin Name: Buddleia davidii
Forestart Reference: BUDAV1
This deciduous bush produces fragrant purple flowers on long racemes from mid summer onwards. As the common name suggests it is particularly attractive to many species of butterflies which feed on its nectar. Common name: Common Butterfly Bush.
Native: China , Japan
Provenance: France
Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 1.8m
Treatment required: None, not dormant.
Germinal seeds / kg: 10000000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Drought tolerant and thrives in almost any soil.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 3m x 1.8m
Availability: In stock now