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Buddleja davidii var. Nanhoensis (Butterfly bush 'Nanho Purple')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

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

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Specific pests: Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite

General care

Pruning: The panicles turn brown, so deadhead as they fade to improve appearance.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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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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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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