Buddleja

Buddleja oblonga

Scrophulariaceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Fragrant

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Buddleja oblonga is a shrub that thrives in full sun and requires medium water. It grows to a height of 1–2 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This non-evergreen shrub produces fragrant purple, pink, white, and yellow blooms from July to September, attracting pollinators. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

1–2 m

Spread

1–2 m

Zones

5–8

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Growing Tips

Sunlight: Full sun is best.
Water: Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5–8.
Bloom Time: Summer (July-September).
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage flowering.

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