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Buddleja davidii 'Charming'

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Charming' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to mid-fall. The matte foliage is faded green and greyish green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Buddleja davidii 'Charming' (orange-eye butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja davidii 'Charming' (orange-eye butterfly bush) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Charming' . Buddleja davidii 'Charming' is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Buddleja davidii 'Charming' (orange-eye butterfly bush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Buddleja davidii 'Charming' (orange-eye butterfly bush) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.