Buddleja colvilei
CRIMSON BUTTERFLY BUSH, SUMMER LILAC
Scrophulariaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: Himalayas

Other Botanical Names: Buddleia colvilei, Buddleja sessilifolia [illegit.]

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Buddleja colvilei
CRIMSON BUTTERFLY BUSH, SUMMER LILAC
Scrophulariaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in crimson

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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