Buddleja globosa

Orange Ball Buddleja

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Common Name: 

Orange Ball Buddleja

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) - Description

Buddleja globosa, also known as the orange ball buddleja, is a species of flowering plant endemic to Chile and Argentina, where it grows in dry and moist forest, from sea level to 2,000 m. The species was first described and named by Hope in 1782 The plant was accorded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (record 687) in 1993 [1]

Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) - Blooming

Bloom times for Buddlejas vary from species to species. Blooms fragrant tubular flowers.

Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) - Growth

Evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous shrubs. Some are trees, climbers, and herbaceous perennials. Buddleja grows best in full sun with good ventilation. All species, except climbers, work well in a mixed or shrub border. In frost prone areas, raise Buddleja in a cool greenhouse that has a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C).

Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) - Planting

Sow seeds in spring at 66-75°F (19-24°C). Can propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.

Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) - Pest

Butterfly Bushes are susceptible to aphid infestations and should be controlled. Control the infestation by either washing them off with a strong stream of water or by applying Neem oil. Many species attract butterflies.

Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) - Interesting facts

As their common name suggests, Butterfly Bushes attract butterflies, but these plants are not limited to just butterflies. Buddlejas also attract bees, moths and hummingbirds. They are notable for their flower color and fragrance. The genus name itself has been a source of confusion. The famous Swedish taxonomist Carl Linnaeus accidentally spelled the genus as "Buddleja". In the common Latin practice used by taxonomists, it would be spelled as "Buddleia". Since Linnaeus never corrected his mistake, the genus is spelled with the letter "j" but is considered to be spelled correctly if spelled with the letter "i" as well.

Orange Ball Buddleja (Buddleja globosa) - Soil and irrigation

Butterfly Bushes can generally tolerate many soil-types, but the soil must be well-drained soil. Water freely during the growing season, much less in winter.

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