Overview
Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis is a bushy, shrub shrubs in the genus Buddleja, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and wildlife gardens.
About
Buddleja crispa, the Himalayan butterfly bush, is a deciduous shrub native to Iran, Afghanistan, Bhutan, North India, Nepal, Pakistan and China, where it grows on dry river beds, slopes with boulders, exposed cliffs, and in thickets, at altitudes of 1400–4300 m. Named by Bentham in 1835, B.
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, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Shrub
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Capsid bugs, Caterpillars, Earwigs, Figwort weevils, Glasshouse red spider mite, Leaf and bud eelworm, Mullein moth
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Fungal leaf spot, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis?
Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis need?
Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis hardy in the UK?
Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Buddleja crispa x madagascariensis?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
More in the Buddleja genus
- Buddleja caryopteridifolia 'Variegata' (v)
- Buddleja coriacea
- Buddleja davidii 'Bishop's Velvet'
- Buddleja davidii 'Bluegown'
- Buddleja davidii 'Calanadrina'
- Buddleja davidii 'Crown Jewels' (Monarch Series)
- Buddleja davidii 'Fascination'
- Buddleja davidii 'Lyme Bay'