Buddleja alternifolia
Alternate-leaved butterfly-bush
The Buddleja alternifolia, also known as the butterfly-bush, is a large deciduous shrub which can also grow into a small tree. It has arching branches with small, grey-green leaves and lilac-purple flowers that have a nice scent to it. It needs a well drained soil and a lot of sun for optimal growth.
↕ 200 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Buddleja |
| Species | alternifolia |
Flowering
| Flowering period | june, july |
| Colour (flower) | pink, violet |
| Flowers | fragrant, plant with flowers |
Foliage
| Evergreen | no |
| Colour (foliage) | green |
Growth habit
| Height | 200 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Soil type | kalkrijk, neutral |
| Soil type | kalkrijk, neutral |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Wind resistant | yes |
| Soil moisture | dry, normal |
Use
| Type (use) | shrub, solitary, in group |