Overview
Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana is a bushy, shrub shrubs in the genus Buddleja, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana 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 veitchiana var. veitchiana is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Buddleja genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs, small trees, and climbers. This bushy shrub thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces clusters of small, tubular flowers during spring and summer, which are known for their pleasant fragrance. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings 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, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana 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 veitchiana var. veitchiana
- 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 veitchiana var. veitchiana?
Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana need?
Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana hardy in the UK?
Buddleja veitchiana var. veitchiana 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 veitchiana var. veitchiana?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.