Overview
Buddleja 'Lochinch' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Buddleja, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Buddleja 'Lochinch' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, sub-tropical, conservatory and greenhouse and wall side borders.
About
Buddleja 'Lochinch' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Buddleja genus, which includes over 140 species of flowering plants native to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as conservatories and greenhouses. Propagation is best achieved through semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Buddleja", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Buddleja
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Buddleja
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Buddleja 'Lochinch' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Buddleja 'Lochinch'
- 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 'Lochinch'?
Buddleja 'Lochinch' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Buddleja 'Lochinch' need?
Buddleja 'Lochinch' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Buddleja 'Lochinch' hardy in the UK?
Buddleja 'Lochinch' 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 'Lochinch'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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