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Buddleja colvilei

Also Known As

  • Buddleia colvilei

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Buddleja colvilei plant details

Buddleja colvilei is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja colvilei

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja colvilei

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Considered one of the best of the buddlejas, this large shrub to small tree, grows quickly to 10-15', with handsome, felted leaves and astonishing, terminal panicles of large, reddish pink flowers in June and July. Very lush and lovely. Provide lost of room for this large, gorgeous creature in full sun and well-drained soil with regular summer water. Evergreen in mild climates and frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Buddleja colvilei plant

How to Grow Buddleja colvilei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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