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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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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