Alternate-leaved butterfly bush Buddleja alternifolia

alternate-leaved butterfly bush
alternate-leaved butterfly bush
alternate-leaved butterfly bush
alternate-leaved butterfly bush
alternate-leaved butterfly bush
alternate-leaved butterfly bush

ABOUT

B. alternifolia is a vigorous large deciduous shrub which can be trained into a small tree, with arching branches bearing narrow, grey-green leaves and sweetly scented lilac-purple flowers, borne in clusters along the previous year's shoots

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Scrophulariaceae

    • Synonyms

      alternate-leaved butterfly bush

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      2.5-4 metres

    • Spread

      2.5-4 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    group 2

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

  • insectPests

    Foliage may be damaged by capsid bug and caterpillars

  • microbeDiseases

    May suffer from a virus