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Beginner
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4m
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4m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Buddleja davidii var. Nanhoensis
Other names: Butterfly bush 'Nanho Purple'
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Genus: Buddleja
Species: B. davidii var. Nanhoensis - B. davidii var. Nanhoensis is a fast growing large deciduous shrub with arching branches and lance-shaped leaves, and panicles of deep-purple scented flowers.
Buddleja davidii var. Nanhoensis is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-purple in Summer; Pale-purple in Autumn
Foliage: Grey-green, White in Summer
Fragrance: The flowers are sweetly fragrant.
Habit: Arching, Branching, Bushy, Irregular
Companion planting: Plant with other fast-growing plants for an instant garden
Buddleja davidii var. Nanhoensis (Butterfly bush 'Nanho Purple') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Wildflower, Instant
Cultivation: Tolerates many situations, but grows best in a sunny, well-drained situation.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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