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Hardy Buddleja Species & Cultivars

alternifolia

Buddleja alternifolia has a lax weeping habit and is best grown in a position which allows the plant to form a graceful weeping bush. A fast growing vigorous shrub, the lilac – purple flowers are borne in dense clusters and often smother the stem in spring. As blooms are produced on previous year’s wood prune after flowering.

 

 History

A native of the Kansu province of China, Buddleja alternifolia was described and named by the Russian botanist Carl Maximowicz in 1880 but not introduced until 1915 by British plant collectors, William Purdom and Reginald Farrer. Naturally it is found growing in thickets on river banks and along dried up streams at an altitude of 1500–4000m.

 

 

 

  • Flower Colour: Lilac - purple
  • Habit: Lax open branches with tumbling habit
  • Eventual height: 280cm (9ft)
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy
  • Leaf colour: Pale green
  • Flowering: Spring
  • Fragrance: Slightly fragrant
  • Situation: Prefers full sun
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Project Details

FAMILY

Scrophulariaceae

Place of Origin

Kansu province of China

Plant Heritage

Accession Number B046

All details of our collection are held on the main Plant Heritage database including plant name, accession number, date of accession and plant source.

 

  • Genus Buddleja
  • Species alternifolia
  • Category Hardy Species Shrub
  • Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline, cultivation notes should be followed

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