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butterfly bush 'Lochinch'

Buddleja 'Lochinch'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Buddleja
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

'Lochinch' is a large but compact deciduous shrub with arching branches, grey-green leaves and long slender panicles of light violet-blue, orange-eyed, sweetly-scented flowers

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by capsid bug, caterpillars and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years