Buddleja (Buddleia) x weyeriana Bicolor (Flower Power)
Buddleja (Buddleia) x weyeriana Bicolor (Flower Power)
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Buddleja (Buddleia) x weyeriana Bicolour (Flower Power)
An unusual variety with multi coloured flowers, the Buddleja x weyeriana Bicolour, also known as Flower Power, is a standout in any garden. This hybrid was bred in Dorset during the First World War and is a selection from the Buddleja davidii Magnifica and Buddleja globosa. It features a rounded flower panicle made up of clusters, giving it a unique shape.
There are three notable varieties of Buddleja x weyeriana, each with its own distinct features. Buddleja x Sungold has a strong yellow colour with orange centers and pale yellow buds, making it the most popular variety. Buddleja x Moonlight has pale cream flowers with a yellow center and blueish buds, while Buddleja x Golden Glow combines features from both Sungold and Moonlight with its golden flowers and blueish buds. All three varieties are worthy of a place in any garden.
- Height: Flowering to 3m (easily kept to 2m)
- Spread: Easily maintained to 2m
- Foliage Colour: Rounded grey green
- Flower Colour: Pale pink, orange, purple and lilac through the panicle
- Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
- Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
- Hardiness: Hardy H6 (-15)
- Type: Deciduous Shrub
This brilliant variety is not only attractive to butterflies, but also to other insects. It can reach a height of 3m, but can easily be kept to 2m. The foliage is a rounded grey green and the flowers come in shades of pale pink, orange, purple, and lilac. It thrives in well-drained soil and can be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Hardy and deciduous, the Buddleja x weyeriana Bicolour is supplied in a 2 Litre pot. To ensure its health and growth, it is important to follow proper pruning techniques. Pruning should be done in late March or April, after the frosts have passed. This will not affect flowering and can even improve it. Another issue that may arise is eelworm, which can be treated by cutting out affected branches or shoots.
The Buddleja genus offers a wide variety of shrubs that are not only beautiful, but also beneficial to the garden. They attract butterflies and other insects, making them a joy to have in any garden. With different flower types, colours, and sizes, there is a Buddleja for every garden. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the Buddleja x weyeriana Bicolour in your garden.
