Other common names
orange eye, summer lilac
Synonyms
Buddleja variabilis
Shrubs
A large, fast-growing, deciduous shrub, to 3m tall, with long, arching shoots and lance-shaped, pointed, green or grey-green leaves up to 25cm long. From summer to autumn it bears dense sprays, 30cm or more long, of small, fragrant flowers in various shades of purple
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres