Buddleja (Buddleia) globosa Lemon Ball

Buddleja (Buddleia) globosa Lemon Ball

An unusual variety with paler flowers than Buddleja globosa with lots of small orange flowers in single balls. Flowers profusely and in mass through Summer and is very attractive to insects. This variety is a good alternative to the species offering highly attractive flowers to insects and a lovely pale yellow colour. The flowers are small, clusters in a tight, small ball. The small florets open to reveal a nice pale yellow colour. The leaves are broad and coarse with a rough texture, the colour is a very deep green with silver undersides. The robust stems create a good framework and dense coverage. In mild conditions this plant will be semi-evergreen but is classed as deciduous due to it dropping all leaves in cold conditions. Best in full sun but will be happy into semi-shade, will grow to 1.5m but responds well to pruning and can be easily kept to 75cm - 1m. The spread is roughly 1m. Fully Hardy A proven garden plant and a useful introduction.

• Height: Flowering to 4+m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 3m
• Foliage Colour: Lance shaped bright green
• Flower Colour: Small clusters of yellow ball shaped flowers
• Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Hardy H5 (-15)
• Type: Deciduous Shrub

Growing advice:

Plant in a suitable position and remove dead flowers to prolong the flowering period. Prune hard in winter (January/February) and remove any large, woody stems. Height: Flowering to 4+m Spread: Easily maintained to 3m Foliage Colour: Lance shaped bright green Flower Colour: Small clusters of yellow ball shaped flowers Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade Hardiness: Hardy H5 (-15) Type: Deciduous Shrub Supplied in a 2 Litre pot.