Buddleja alternifolia

Buddleja alternifolia
fountain butterfly bush
fountain butterfly bush
SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 2-4m |
USUAL WIDTH | 2-3m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS |
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BLOOMING TIME | June - July |
LOCATION | full sun |
SOIL TYPE | any (acidic to alkaline) |
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
USDA zone (lowest) | 5 (down to -29°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
Fountain butterfly bush is a lovely form of a popular butterfly bush, with arching, almost weeping branches that can touch the ground after a few years of growing. This deciduous shrub comes from China and is cultivated for abundance of lilac-violet flowers that are clustered along its arching branches. Unlike the common butterfly bush these are borne on previous year’s wood so any sort of pruning should happen right after flowering in early to midsummer. Leaves are mid green or grey green, lanceolate, up to 7 cm long.
Fountain butterfly bush is a fast grower of an uneven, almost wild habit. For a more formal and neat appearance regular pruning is recommended. Keep a solid framework of strong branches and remove all weak and thin twigs. The plant will quickly make new growths and fill itself up. It is easy to grow as it loves poor, gritty soil and no extra fertilizing or watering. Just make sure it is placed in full sun. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 04-02-2013
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