Buddleja 'Argentea'
Buddleja alternifolia 'Argentea'
Also known as
Butterfly Bush 'Argentea', Buddleia 'Argentea'
Buddleja alternifolia 2 by Cillas (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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4m | Max | 4m |
2.5m | Min | 2.5m |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
Buddleja 'Argentea' Overview
This is a large deciduous shrub with drooping branches that reach down to the floor. They can also be trained to grow as trees or climbers and are very attractive.
Common problems with Buddleja 'Argentea'
Caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, figwort weevil.
How to harvest Buddleja 'Argentea'
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Buddleja 'Argentea'
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings during the summer or hardwood cuttings in Autumn/Winter.
Special features of Buddleja 'Argentea'
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Buddleja 'Argentea'
This sun loving plant suits being included in Urban, Mediterranean or informal cottage style gardens.
Larger Shrubs for Gardens
For larger gardens, these flowering shrubs are perfect additions to provide habitat and food for pollinators.