Buddleja globosa (Orange Ball Buddleja)
Botanical Information
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Buddleja |
| Species | globosa |
| Synonyms | Buddleia |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Andean Chile, Peru, and Argentina. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large semi-evergreen shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Dark green leaves topped with dense globed heads of deep yellow flowers. |
| Shape | Bushy and somewhat unkempt. |
| Landscape | Cottage gardens and drought resistant borders. |
| Propagation | Semi hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Sunny areas with well drained soil. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are dark green in colour lanceolate in shape. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are orange-yellow, appearing as dense heads to 2 cm in diameter in loose, terminal clusters. |
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