Buddleja Davidii (Buddleja Davidii)

A photo and description of a budley shrub can be found in a variety of options – the plant is represented by several species and countless varieties. To figure out which shrub should be planted on your own site, you need to study the varieties of budley and their distinctive features.

General description of the budley

Budley shrub is a plant of the same genus from the Norichnikov family. In the wild, the plant can be found in the subtropical zone – in South Africa and South America, in East Asia. At the same time, ornamental trees and bushes of buddley are bred all over the world, including in the conditions of the middle lane.

The appearance of the shrubs is quite recognizable. Buddleya can reach 4 m in height, has large oval leaves with a pointed end. The plant blooms with small flowers collected in large inflorescences-spikelets, one inflorescence can reach 40 cm or more in length. Most often, budley flowers are painted in pink, purple and blue colors, but yellow and white shades are also found.

The plant is propagated by seeds and cuttings, but the tuberous buddleia is practically never found. Growing a shrub from seeds is a rather complicated process. As you can see in the photo of budley seeds, they are very small in size and therefore often do not germinate if planted improperly in open ground. Most gardeners prefer to purchase ready-made seedlings or seedlings in order to minimize the possibility of mistakes and not waste time looking for a bulbous buddleia.

It is noteworthy that most species and varieties of plants bloom in July and continue to delight with their beautiful views until October. Gardeners often look for Canadian lilac buddley, because outwardly the shrub resembles a tree from the Maslinov family. However, in botany, the Canadian buddleia does not stand out as a separate variety, although the ornamental shrub itself is popular in Canada.

Types and varieties of budley with photos and names

In total, there are over 100 species of shrubs in the world. However, for decorative purposes, only a few popular varieties and their many varieties are usually used. Some of the varieties of budley are very similar to each other, others have fundamental differences.

Budley David

Ornamental trees and shrubs of David’s buddleia, or David’s buddleia, are most popular in temperate countries, since the winter hardiness of David’s buddleia is higher than that of other varieties. Best of all, buddleia, which has spread around the world from China, feels warm, but is able to tolerate frosts on average up to -20 ° C and takes root well in the middle lane.

In terms of size, David’s budley most often reaches about 3 m, and grows in height by about 50 cm per year. The life of the shrub is about 10-15 years, all this time the buddleia continues to bloom profusely. The branches of the shrub are sprawling, thin and drooping, the leaves are opposite and have a classic oval shape with pointed ends. Buddleya David blooms from July to the end of September.

Decorative varieties of this species number in dozens – among themselves they differ in height and size of the crown, shape of inflorescences and shades. Proper selection of varieties allows you to give the summer cottage an incredibly beautiful look in the fall.

Pink Delight (PinkDelight)

David’s Budley variety Pink Delight (Pink Delight) is a low shrub, reaching 2-2,5 m in height and width. According to the photo and description of the Pink Delight budley, the shrub of this variety has elongated and pointed leaves, and the color of the upper part of the foliage is dark green, and the lower part is white-felt. The inflorescences of David Pink Delight’s budley are classic, spike-shaped up to 40 cm in length, and the flowers are pink in color and emit a pronounced honey aroma.

The flowering of the shrub occurs from July to September. Budleya Pink Delight loves sunny places and fertile calcareous soils and has an average winter hardiness down to -23 ° C.

Empire Blue (EmpireBlue)

Buddleya David Empire Blue (Empire Blue) is a beautiful and sprawling shrub that can reach up to 2,5 m in height and width. Spike inflorescences usually do not exceed 30 cm in length, their color is rich blue-violet. Buddleya Empire Blue produces a rich honey aroma, flowering occurs from July to September and lasts 1-1,5 months.

In the photo of David Empire Blue’s buddles, you can see that the inflorescences of the variety can be either drooping or erect. The pointed lanceolate leaves are dark green above and white-felt with a slight edge below.

The plant tolerates cold temperatures down to -20 ° C, however, the branches of the variety freeze almost completely in winter, and with the onset of spring, the buddleia actively releases new shoots.

Flower Power

David Flower Power’s buddley variety is also known among gardeners under the name Bicolor. This is explained by the fact that from July to September, the buddleia blooms with beautiful spike-shaped inflorescences with dark orange flowers and deep blue buds. In length, such inflorescences usually reach 25 cm, a sweet honey smell emanates from them.

Buddleya Flower Power reaches up to 1,8 m in height, the leaves are standard – dark green on the upper surface of the leaf and whitish with a margin below. The variety tolerates frosts down to -23 ° C, feels best in well-lit places with protection from the wind.

Tricolor (Tricolor)

An interesting variety is Buddleya Tricolor – the variety has a very unusual look. The shrub, reaching 2 m in height and width, blooms at once in three different shades – white, red and dark purple. In the garden, the variety looks extremely impressive, which is the reason for the high demand for Tricolor buddley among summer residents.

The flowering of the variety falls on the traditional July-September, the inflorescences have a spike shape, they can be directed upwards or tend to the ground. Buddleya Davida Tricolor is a fairly new variety, but it has great prospects.

Ile de France

A shrub called buddleia Ile de France is a plant that can reach 2 m in height and about 2,5 in width. The variety has a classic honey aroma, the inflorescences are collected in long spikelets, but their rich lilac-violet color distinguishes them.

The flowering period of the buddleia David Ile de France falls on July-September. The shrub loves light and warmth, but with proper care it can tolerate frosts down to -23 ° C.

Adonis Blue (Adonis Blue)

An unusual blue-purple hue of inflorescences has a variety of buddley David Adonis Blue. Usually buddleia grows lower than most varieties – only up to 1,2-1,5 m. The leaves of the plant are the same as those of other varieties – lanceolate with a dark green color above and whitish below. The flowering time for the variety is also standard – from the beginning of July to the end of September.

Buddleya Adonis Blue does not tolerate severe frosts and can freeze slightly in winter. However, after spring pruning, the rapid growth of new shoots begins, and in the same year the variety pleases with abundant beautiful flowering.

Santana (Santana)

This variety is also known as Buddlei Purple, as it is easy to understand, the name comes from the bright purple hue of dense long inflorescences. In the photo of David Santana’s buddley, you can see that the crown of a low shrub, reaching an average of a couple of meters, is lush and rounded, and erect branches alternate with drooping ones.

Buddleya David Santana blooms from mid-summer to the end of September, its flowering period is quite long – sometimes more than 45 days. In frost, the variety shows good resistance, although it is better to cover it additionally from frost.

Harlequin (Harlequin)

A small tree called Buddleya Harlequin (Harlequin) can reach only about 1,8 m in height, the width of the crown is also small – up to 1,5 m. The shade of the inflorescences of this variety is blue-violet, and the spikelets themselves are relatively small – up to 30 cm long. A distinctive feature of the variety is also the decorative color of bright green leaves – they have a light cream border along the edges.

Buddleya Harlequin blooms less than other varieties – from August to September. The frost resistance of the shrub is quite low, so for the winter it needs to be properly insulated.

Nano Purple (Nanho Purple)

The variety of purple buddleia Nano differs from others primarily in very large spikelets of inflorescences. They can reach 50 cm in length – this is much more than other varieties. The shade of the flowers of the variety is bright purple, and it usually blooms from late July to September.

Since David’s Nano Purple buddleia does not show the highest winter hardiness, it is better to wrap it up for the winter.

White Profusion

The white budlea of ​​the White Profusion variety differs from others primarily in its snow-white inflorescences with a sweet pleasant aroma. In height and volume, the shrub is similar to other varieties, on average the plant reaches 2 m in width and height. The length of the inflorescences of the White Profusion buddleia can vary and range from 20 to 40 cm.

The variety blooms in traditional terms – in July, August and September, the total duration of flowering can be up to 1,5 months. Buddleya David White Profusion is characterized by increased thermophilicity – frosts down to -20 ° C can lead to serious freezing of the shrub.

Silver Anniversary

A very beautiful variety is the Silver Anniversary Buddley. The shrub is characterized not only by abundant fragrant white inflorescences, but also by an unusual shade of foliage. The bushes of the plant have silver-colored foliage, so the variety is highly valued in landscape design. In addition to the unusual colors, the shrub is distinguished by its compact size, an average of 1,5 by 1,5 m, and a neat rounded crown.

The winter hardiness of this variety is average, the plant tolerates frosts down to -23 ° C well, but requires winter shelter.

African Queen (African Queen)

The variety got its name for the shade of the inflorescences – David’s buddley African Queen blooms with dark purple long panicles. Flowering continues for a long time – from the beginning of summer to the end of September. Buddley African Queen is also distinguished by a high growth of 2-3 m and a very rich fragrant aroma with honey notes.

The variety tolerates winter well in the middle lane, although it requires shelter. In spring, the shrub is recommended to be cut to form a more elegant silhouette.

Little Nugget

The Little Nugget buddleia variety is short, because it rarely exceeds 90 cm in height, and only grows up to a meter in width. However, at the same time, a miniature shrub is actively used in landscape design when forming flower beds and low hedges. The variety is also suitable for home breeding or for growing on a balcony or terrace.

You can recognize Little Nugget not only by its compact size, but also by its tall dark purple inflorescences of a standard spike shape.

Dreaming White

Another representative of low ornamental varieties is Dreaming White, which grows on average up to 90 cm and can reach about 1 m in diameter. From July to September, a beautiful shrub produces lush snow-white spikelets of inflorescences and adorns not only gardens, but also flower beds, verandas and balconies.

The winter hardiness of a miniature shrub is not very high, although it tolerates frosts down to -20 ° C well. But for the winter, the plant must be insulated, and if possible, transferred to a warm enclosed space.

Gulliver (Gulliver)

A real decoration of the garden can become a variety of buddley Gulliver – a compact shrub, rarely exceeding 1 m in height. Despite its small size, the plant has very large and lush inflorescences – lilac spikelets reach 50 cm in length.

The variety emits a pleasant aroma, can be used to create hedges or garden ensembles. The flowering of the variety begins in the middle of summer and lasts until September, for the winter the shrub needs to be warmly covered.

Darts Papillon Blue (Dart’s Papillon Blue)

A spreading shrub of this variety usually reaches 1,5 m in height and has upright central and slightly drooping side branches. The leaves of Buddley Darts Papillon Blue have a standard lanceolate shape, but reach only about 10 cm in length. The plant blooms from July to mid-autumn, lush cone-shaped spikelets have a rich lilac color with orange eyes inside each flower.

The variety tolerates cold quite calmly, but since its shoots freeze in frost, it is recommended to remove them in the fall – this stimulates the growth of new branches.

Moonshine

Photo and description of David Moonshine’s buddleia classify this variety as compact, on average, the shrub grows up to 1,5 m and reaches about 90 cm in width. Spikelets of inflorescences have a purple-pink tint, the length of some of them is only about 20 cm. The variety blooms in July, August and September, and in terms of winter hardiness, the plant can be grown in the middle lane, subject to shelter for the winter.

Buddleya David Moonshine is distinguished not only by beautiful flowers, but also by unusual leaves with a yellow-green color of the upper part. Due to this, the variety is often used in landscape design.

Wilson (Wilson)

The variety is one of the so-called garden forms of ornamental trees and shrubs of David’s buddleia. The plant is characterized primarily by unusual arched branches that clearly distinguish it from other plants in the garden.

The flowering of a low shrub occurs quite late, from mid-August to September. But at the same time, Wilson’s buddleia becomes a real decoration of the site due to its long lilac-pink inflorescences, some of which can reach up to 75 cm.

Magenta Munchkin

The very low buddleia Magenta Munchkin rarely exceeds 90 cm in height, but it catches the eye thanks to its beautiful inflorescences. The flowering of this variety is distinguished by a dark and rich reddish-purple hue, the Magenta budlea variety blooms from July until October with its first frosts.

Free Pettite Blue Heaven (Free Pettite Blue Heaven)

The Free Pettite variety and its varieties belong to the category of dwarf buddleia, shrubs rarely exceed 65-70 cm in height. Free Pettite Blue Heaven buddleia blooms from July until October, releasing strikingly beautiful purple-blue flowers with a sweet aroma.

The plant is characterized by increased sensitivity to cold and requires reliable shelter for the winter. Due to its miniature size, this variety is often used not only in the garden, but also on terraces, balconies and even window sills.

Free Pettite Tutti Frutti (Free Pettite Tutti Frutti)

The variety Tutti Frutti of David’s buddley from the compact Free Petit series is also characterized by modest dimensions – up to 65 cm in width and height. The plant has a spherical shape, blooms in July-October with small but lush bright pink inflorescences.

Buddleya Free Pettite Tutti Frutti is often planted not only in flower beds, it is grown in flower pots and large pots on balconies and verandas. It is also convenient to keep a plant of this variety indoors because for the winter a miniature bush can be removed indoors. The plant is very thermophilic and does not tolerate cold below -20 ° C.

Free Pettite Dark Pink (Free Pettite Dark Pink)

Another representative of the compact shrub series is the Free Pettite Dark Pink buddleia, which usually does not grow above 65 cm. A distinctive feature of the variety is the dark pink rich shade of flowering spikelets, and the flowering period for this variety lasts from early summer until the first frosts.

Miniature buddleya Dark Pink often grows in pots and planters, it can be seen on balconies and open verandas. Also, shrubs are planted in heaps in gardens, forming dense ensembles. The plant tolerates winter with frosts down to -23 ° C well, but needs to be warmed.

Lavender Cupcake

The beautiful low shrub of the Lavender Cupcake buddleia is easily recognizable by its lush purple inflorescences with dark orange eyes at the core of each flower. In height, the plant rarely exceeds 1,1 m and belongs to the compact category. The leaves of the variety are ordinary, dark green lanceolate, the period of lush flowering captures the period from July to October.

Lavender Cupcake withstands frosts down to -25 ° C in the conditions of the middle lane, although its shoots most often freeze. However, with the beginning of the spring vegetation, new branches begin to actively grow, so the annual flowering occurs at the biological time.

Purple Prince

Blooming perennial buddleya Purple Prince belongs to fairly tall varieties, the plant can reach a height of 2,5 m. The shade of inflorescences in this variety is purple with purple splashes, and not only honey, but also vanilla notes are felt in the aroma.

Purple Prince grows equally well in sun or partial shade, loves light, well-drained soils and a warm climate. However, the plant also tolerates frosts well, if the temperature does not fall below -25 ° C, then with the advent of spring, the buddleia releases new shoots to replace the frozen ones. The flowering of the variety occurs from mid-summer to late autumn.

Globular budley

In addition to David’s buddley, or Buddleja Davidii, there are other species of this plant. In particular, they include a spherical buddleia – a shrub whose inflorescences are not elongated cone-shaped, but rounded. Under natural conditions, the species is able to reach up to 5 m in height, but with artificial breeding, the spherical buddleia often grows up to only 2,5-3 m. In addition to the shape of the inflorescences, the species is easily recognizable by the yellow or bright orange hue of the flowers.

Yellow buddleia is cultivated mainly in warm regions of Our Country, in the Caucasus and in the Crimea. In the middle lane, it is found infrequently, since it does not tolerate frost very well. The flowering of the shrub occurs at the beginning of summer, June or July, and lasts only about 20 days.

Sungold

One of the most famous varieties of this species is Sangold buddleia, bred by crossing David’s buddleia and spherical. The hybrid plant has all the main characteristics of a spherical shrub, but at the same time, the size of the yellow-orange round inflorescences is very large – almost the same as David’s budley.

The hybrid blooms from mid-summer to autumn, unlike the usual spherical budley, it has good winter hardiness and is suitable for breeding in the middle lane.

Alternate-leaved buddley

Another species often found in the decorative landscaping of the middle lane is the buddleia. The species has several characteristic features, first of all, they include the next arrangement of leaves, to which the shrub owes its name.

From other species, the alternate-leaved budley is also distinguished by the unusual shape of the crown – the branches of a tall shrub lean towards the ground, which is why the plant resembles a weeping willow. During the flowering period, which lasts an average of 25 days at the beginning of summer, the branches are covered with densely arranged spherical inflorescences of a pale purple hue. Frosts up to -28 C are tolerated very well, due to which it is popular in temperate climates.

japanese budley

Buddleya japonica is a species of flowering shrub found mainly in Japan and other Asian countries with a warm climate. The plant reaches a height of 3 m, in May and June, dense cone-shaped pale purple inflorescences up to 20 cm long appear at the ends of young shoots.

The Japanese variety of the plant is characterized by very rapid growth, however, the winter hardiness of the shrub is low, at temperatures below -15 ° C, buddleia can freeze. In addition, the decorative characteristics of the plant are average, for these reasons the Japanese buddleia is rarely used in landscape design in Our Country and Europe.

Budleya Fallow

An interesting ornamental plant species is Buddleja Fallowiana, or Buddleia Fallow. In appearance, the plant is very similar to David’s buddley, but has fundamental differences. First of all, the foliage of the Fallowiana species is not green, but grayish on the upper side and silvery on the underside. Thin lanceolate leaves on the underside are covered with the usual edging for Budley, however, in Fallow, the branches are also pubescent.

Budley Fallow blooms from late summer to autumn, the plant produces lavender-blue or white fluffy inflorescences on the tops of young shoots. The winter hardiness of the species is average, and the plant tolerates frosts well, however, in Our Country it is less popular than the buddleia and David.

Conclusion

Photos and descriptions of budley shrubs are found in dozens of different options, since there are a lot of species and varieties of this plant. A careful study of the varieties allows you to choose the most beautiful and promising ornamental plant for your site.