Buddleja davidii Gulliver - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii Gulliver - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x davidii Gulliver
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
Perfectly packaged vine-plant, of a beautiful and harmonious size, received in perfect condition. Looking forward to the flowering next summer.
Pierre , 09/12/2023
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Description
Buddleja davidii 'Gulliver' is a giant in the world of butterfly bushes, not because of its stature, but in terms of the size of its opulent mauve-lilac inflorescences. They bloom abundantly throughout the summer, emitting a sweet and honeyed fragrance that attracts numerous pollinating insects. This medium-sized variety blends well in a free hedge or a large shrub border.
Buddleja davidii 'Gulliver' is a bushy and dense shrub belonging to the Scrophulariaceae (Buddlejaceae) family. This recently selected hybrid in England is derived, among others, from Buddleja davidii, also known as Father David's buddleja or Changing buddleja, a robust Chinese species. 'Gulliver' will reach approximately 1.75 m (6 ft) in height and 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 ft) in width. It produces arching branches that give it an attractively bushy and slightly trailing habit. With rapid growth, it blooms from July to September, producing an abundance of paniculate flowers measuring 25 to 30 cm (9 to 12 in) in length and 10 cm (4 in) in width. These flowers are mauve with an orange eye and release a sweet fragrance highly sought-after by pollinating insects (meaning they contain substances collected by pollinating insects that they will transform into honey). The highly ornamental foliage of this butterfly bush is composed of long grey-green leaves with a lighter grey pubescence on the underside. The pointed and lanceolate leaves measure 12 to 20 cm (5 to 8 in) in length. This hardy shrub is highly resistant to urban pollution and does not suffer from occasional drought in deep soil.
Whether planted individually or in groups, in a hedge or at the back of a perennial border, Buddleja davidii 'Gulliver' will enliven the garden throughout the summer. It can be planted in a medium-sized free hedge, alongside hibiscus, lilacs, hawthorns, flowering apples, Poncirus, deciduous euonymus, and Pseudocydonia sinensis. It adapts well to coastal areas and easily finds its place in any garden, even a modest-sized one. Its pleasantly fragrant flowers are also beautiful in bouquets.
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Buddleja
x davidii
Gulliver
Buddlejaceae
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Buddleja davidii 'Gulliver' is easy to grow, as it is a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in sunny locations, but also flowers in partial shade. Plant it in spring or early autumn, in ordinary, well-worked and well-drained soil. It can tolerate limestone and poor soil. Once established, the plant will tolerate periods of moderate drought. It has no significant enemies. However, beware of caterpillars, weevils, and red spider mites that can infest it. Pruning vigorously after flowering and/or in early spring maintains a compact and branching habit and encourages abundant flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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