Buddleja (Buddleia) colvilei Kewensis

Buddleja (Buddleia) colvilei Kewensis

A rare and unique form of Buddleja, the Buddleja colvilei Kewensis boasts large hanging pink and red flowers with white centers. Unlike the typical Buddleja, this variety has larger and fleshier leaves with squared stems. Its sprawling growth habit can be trained to a wall or shaped into a rounded shrub. This hardy plant responds well to pruning in the winter and is able to withstand temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius once established.

• Height: Flowering to 3m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 2m
• Foliage Colour: Lance shaped grey green
• Flower Colour: Dark Pink in hanging panicles with a white throat
• Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Hardy H4 (-10) Hardier once established
• Type: Deciduous Shrub

Supplied in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, please select from the drop down menu when ordering.

Growing Advice:

Buddleja colvilei Kewensis can suffer from a few problems, but these are easily remedied with proper pruning. It is important to avoid pruning too hard or too early, as this can lead to new shoots growing through the winter and being damaged by frost. The best time to prune is in October/November to loosely shape the shrub, and then again in late March/April for a more thorough pruning. This will not affect flowering and can actually improve it. Another issue to watch out for is eelworm, which can be treated by cutting out affected branches or shoots.

A Broader View of the Genus:

Buddleja's are versatile and beneficial shrubs for any garden. They offer a variety of flower types and colours, and are a favorite among butterflies and other beneficial insects. Despite their reputation for being large plants, there are many different species and varieties that come in various sizes. A Buddleja in full flower can bring joy and interest to any garden.