Overview

Buddleja coriacea is a bushy, upright shrubs in the genus Buddleja, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous, grey-green leaves foliage. Buddleja coriacea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and pollinator-friendly gardens.

About

Buddleja coriacea is a variable species endemic to the high Andes from the Cordillera Blanca in Peru to Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. It is also native to Ecuador.

About the genus

Buddleja is a genus comprising over 140 species of flowering plants endemic to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The generic name bestowed by Linnaeus posthumously honoured Adam Buddle (1662–1715), an English botanist and rector, at the suggestion of William Houstoun. Houstoun sent the first plants to become known to science as buddleja to England from the Caribbean about 15 years after Buddle's death.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Buddleja

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Buddleja coriacea size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy, upright

Foliage

Deciduous, grey-green leaves

Suggested uses

Borders, containers, pollinator-friendly gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Buddleja coriacea

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pest resistance

Susceptible to capsid bug, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus, fungal leaf spot, and virus diseases

Frequently asked questions