Seed budlea planting and care in the open field

Botanical description

Buddleja (Buddleja) is an evergreen deciduous shrub 1.5-3 m high, belongs to the Norichnikovye family. Lanceolate leaves reach a length of 30 cm, can be smooth or slightly wrinkled, rough, arranged in pairs, color - all shades of green.

The flowers are small, fragrant, divided into lobes. They gather in spherical inflorescences or panicles up to half a meter long.

Bloom

Buddley david flower photo

Corollas can be painted white, cream, pink, yellow, orange, crimson. Flowering begins in summer and lasts until late autumn. It is interesting that at the same time on the bush there can be unopened corollas, flowering inflorescences and fruits. The fruit is an oblong seed capsule. The folk names of buddleya are a magnet for butterflies, autumn lilacs. In fact, the honey scent attracts insects, and the spike-shaped inflorescences are like lilacs.

A beautifully flowering shrub in the natural environment can be found in Asia, America, Africa.

This perennial plant is suitable for outdoor cultivation. In the northern regions, shelter is required for the winter. Even if the stems are frozen, the damaged areas just need to be cut off - and the young shoots will quickly grow back.

Growing buddley from seeds When to plant seedlings

Buddley seeds photo

To grow buddlea seedlings, pre-stratify the seed - keep the seeds in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator for about two weeks. Sow buddley in early March. Use a wide container (dish, container, drawer) with holes for water outflow. Place a drainage layer on the bottom of the container, fill with a neutral reaction substrate.

• Mix small seeds with sand, scatter over the surface of the soil, lightly press with a ruler.
• Spray with a spray bottle.
• Cover crops with glass or transparent film.
• Lighting must be bright, but without direct sunlight.
• Maintain the air temperature between 20-24 ° C.
• Ventilate crops regularly to remove condensation.
• For watering, you can sometimes use a weak solution of potassium permanganate (light pink), so that the crops are not affected by rot "black leg".

Seed buddleya photo seedlings

• With the appearance of 3-4 true leaves, the seedlings dive in separate containers. It is best to use peat pots.
• Gradually accustom the grown seedlings to outdoor conditions - put the plants by an open window, take them out to the balcony or garden, but protect them from drafts. Plant hardened plants in open ground.

How to sow buddley seedlings, the video will tell:

Seedlings develop well in a coconut substrate, and so that the plants do not stretch, use supplemental lighting with phytolamps.

Propagation of buddley by cuttings

Rooted cuttings of buddleya photo

For propagation, use cuttings 15-20 cm long. Cuttings can be of two types:

1. Cuttings from green young shoots that are cut in the spring.
2. Cuttings from lignified shoots, which are cut in the fall.

Remove the lower leaves from the cutting, treat the cut with a growth stimulator. Plant in a sandy-peat mixture, deepening the cuttings by 3-5 cm, cover with a cap, ventilate, moisten the soil. After a couple of weeks, rooting will occur, the shelter must be removed and the young plants should be planted in open ground. Be sure to provide shelter for the winter.

How to plant buddley seedlings in the ground

How to properly plant a buddleya photo of Buddley David landing and leaving in the suburbs and the middle lane

Budleia bushes grow quickly, so keep the distance between plants at least 2 meters. In crowded conditions, the plant will suffer from a lack of light and nutrients.

• Dig a 40 x 40 cm planting hole, 20 cm deep beyond the size of the root system.
• At the bottom, lay a drainage layer 15 cm thick (coarse sand), allocate about 5 cm for organic feeding (mix the compost with complex mineral fertilizers).
• Together with the earthy clod, transfer the seedling into the hole, fill the rest of the space with soil, press down a little, water well.
• The root collar should be flush with the soil.
• Cover the area around the trunk with compost.

How to care for a buddleya in the garden

Watering

Buddleya may well be content with precipitation, especially if the root zone is mulched. Water only when the soil is excessively dry. It is enough to add 1 bucket of water under each bush. In the evenings, you can spray the bush with warm water.

Top dressing

To recover from the winter period, apply nitrogen fertilizers with the onset of spring. Before flowering, it is best to add potassium-phosphorus. Feed organics during the flowering period.

Pruning

Pruning is an integral part of grooming. In early spring, it is necessary to drastically cut the shoots. For low-growing species, leave 30 cm above the soil surface, for tall ones - 1 meter. This promotes the rejuvenation of the plant and the formation of a neat bush. Periodically pinch the tops of the shoots, cut off the faded flower stalks.

Diseases and pests

Occasionally, a plant can be affected by gray rot, provoked by excess moisture. Remove damaged areas, treat with fungicide. To prevent the disease from appearing, water only in very dry weather; for prevention purposes, you can spray it with a fungicide in the evenings.

The main pests are spider mites and whiteflies. It should be treated with an insecticide.

Types and varieties of buddleya with photos and names

Buddleja davidii

Buddleja David variety Orpheus Buddleja davidii ‘Orpheus’ photo

The species is a deciduous shrub 3 m high. Growth rates are fast. The leaf plates are lanceolate, the surface is colored dark green, the underside is pubescent, has a whitish yellow tint. Spike-shaped inflorescences, consisting of small lilac flowers, reach a length of 40 cm. Flowering lasts from August to the end of October.

Varieties:

Buddleja David variety Alba Buddleja davidii ‘Nanho Alba’ photo

Alba (Alba) - shrub 2 m high with pyramidal inflorescences. The base of the corolla is colored orange, the rest is white. Flowering occurs in July-October.

Buddleja davidii Royal Red photo

Royal Red (Royal Red) - a spreading shrub 3 m high. The most fragrant variety. The flowers are purple in color. The flowering stage begins in the second half of summer and lasts until early autumn.

Buddleja David Orchid beauty Buddleja davidii ‘Orchid Beauty’ photo

Orchid Beauty (Orchid Beauty) - buddleya 1.5 m high. Inflorescences are pink-lilac. Flowering occurs in August-September.

Buddleja davidii Harlequin photo

Harlequin - small inflorescences of blue-violet color reach a length of 30 cm.

Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ photo

Black Knight - dark purple, almost black flowers have an orange spot in the center.

Buddleja davidii Flower Power photo

Flower Power is a two-meter bush, the inflorescences are extended by 30 cm. From the middle of summer, flowers of orange-purple color bloom. Flowering lasts 1.5 months.

Buddleja davidii Buddleja davidii ‘Purple Emperor’ photo

Luxurious spreading bush with black and purple inflorescences. Abundant flowering, long lasting.

Buddleia David white cultivar Buddleia davidii 'Monite' photo

Another charming variety with delicate white flowers is Monit. Sprawling bushes adorn massive inflorescences.

Japanese buddleja Buddleja japonica

Buddleya japanese buddleja japonica photo

The species has shoots with a tetrahedral section. Inflorescences up to 20 cm long consist of pale lilac corollas. The buds appear at the end of May.

Buddleja globular Buddleja globosa

Buddleja globular Buddleja globosa photo

Inflorescences are spherical, composed of orange-yellow flowers. The species does not tolerate wintering in the open field. Most often grown in greenhouses.

Buddleya buddleja alternifolia

Buddleya buddleja alternifolia photo

Sprawling bush 4 m high. Long, graceful shoots bend arcuate. The leaves are almost invisible, the inflorescences of a light lilac shade densely cover the shoots.

Buddleja white-flowered Buddleja albiflora

Buddleja white-flowered Buddleja albiflora photo

Erect stems reach a length of 6 m. The cone-shaped inflorescences stretch to 45 cm. They are densely packed with small white flowers, there are varieties with light lilac or lilac colors.

Budleja snowy Buddleja nivea

Budleya snow Buddleja nivea photo

Deciduous shrub plant up to 3 m high. Creeping shoots. The length of the inflorescences is 15 cm. Flowers of a delicate lilac shade are covered with tomentose pubescence, as if powdered with snow.

Buddley in landscape design

Buddleya David in landscape design pictured Buddleja Blue Chip cultivar

Against the background of undersized plants, lawns, colorful shrubs look gorgeous. Buddleys are planted as hedges. The combination of different species, varieties creates a riot of colors in your garden. Perfectly coexist with roses.

Buddleya alternate-leaved in landscape design photo

Compact varieties can be grown in tubs, decorating terraces, balconies.

Thanks to the alluring aroma, butterflies will constantly flutter over the bushes.

Ordinary buddleya in garden design Buddleja alternifolia Argentea photo

Buddleia tricolor in garden design Buddleia Tricolour photo

Buddleia David Miss Ruby in the garden design Buddleia davidii 'Miss Ruby' photo

Budleia belongs to the Norichnikov family, representatives of which can be found in the warm and moderately warm territory of South Africa, Asia, and also in America. The plant got its name thanks to the English botanist Adam Buddle, who lived at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. In his homeland, this bush was called orange-eyed. Budleia also has nicknames that characterize it: "Butterfly tree", "Butterfly magnet".

The honey aroma exuded by the plant is very much to the taste of beautiful large butterflies that flock from all places in the hope of feasting on nectar. It is also called the autumn lilac because its clusters are similar to this shrub.

Description of buddley

In nature, you can find about 100 species of this plant. There are wonderful semi-evergreen or deciduous herbaceous plants and shrubs... Budlea blooms late and long. Among the features of the shrub, the simultaneous formation of buds, open flowers and fruits stands out.

Budleya grows up to 3 meters in height, its leaves are arranged in pairs on the stem, their length reaches 30 cm. Inflorescences growing in panicles are formed in Asian varieties, their length reaches 50 cm, American varieties are spherical.

The flowers are small tubular, have a honey smell, are divided into 4 parts, which resemble lilacs. Flowers are white, red, pink, yellow, orange, lilac, crimsonas well as various shades. The fruits of the plant are oblong capsules with seeds inside.

The cultivated species are quite hardy, they survive the winter well, but if there is no snow, they can freeze out, so it is better to cover them. Although, if the upper part dies, the shoots that came out in the spring may even become covered with flowers this year. In the genus of this plant there are also more frost-resistant species that can withstand frost and up to minus 20 degrees.

Types and varieties of plants

The most hardy and adapted to our climate among the species and varieties of Budleya is Budleya David and its derivatives:

• Budley Wilson, forming pink-lilac inflorescences up to 75 cm long.
• Budleya Vicha with beautiful large and densely strewn inflorescences of a rich pink-purple color.

Budleya David is a deciduous shrub that grows upward, reaching 2-3 meters. It may look like a spreading tree with drooping branches, reaches a height of five meters.

This species grows very quickly. The leaves of the budleya David are lanceolate or oval-lanceolate, pointed apex, reaches 25 cm in length. The color above is dark green, below it is white-yellowish due to dense pubescence.

The flowers of David's budleia are lilac in color, smell of honey aroma, collected in dense spike-shaped inflorescences, reaching 40 cm in length. Budleya David is covered with flowers from the end of summer, blooms for about 1.5 months.

Among the varieties, the following stand out:

• Alba, White Cloud, White Profusion bloom with snow-white flowers.
• Empire Blue, Black Knight form purple flowers with varying saturation.
• Royal Red, Harlequin bloom with red flowers of different tones.

Less winter-hardy varieties, but with good cover they can withstand frosts:

• Budleya white-flowered... This deciduous shrub blooms with broad, conical white or pale lilac inflorescences.
• Deciduous shrub budlea snowy covered with lilac paniculate inflorescences, its shoots and leaves are heavily pubescent.
• Deciduous shrub of japanese budley it is distinguished by its rapid growth, lavender flowers up to 20 cm long are formed on its panicles.
• The drought-resistant deciduous shrub is... It is cultivated as a tree with a crown like a weeping willow. The inflorescences are medium-sized, have pink-lilac or purple flowers, the aroma from them comes from an almond.
• Semi-evergreen shrub budley globose blooms in May, forming a spherical shape of orange-golden inflorescences. This plant is only for the southern regions.

Growing from seeds

In our climate, seeds collected with our own hands may not ripen. Therefore, various tricks are required in the form of preliminary stratification or sowing on a layer of snow. It is better to buy seeds in a specialized store, which sells quality goods from well-known foreign companies.

The seeds of the budley are small, so to make it easier to better mix them with sand, and then distribute them over a loose substrate with a neutral reaction. For this wide bowls are taken, at the bottom of which there is already a drainage hole with the drainage itself, on top of which is the soil. You should not throw the seeds over with earth, just press a little to the surface of the substrate and spray from a spray bottle. The seeds are covered with glass from above, you can use plastic wrap, after which the vessel with the seeds is placed in a warm and bright place with a temperature of about 22-25 degrees, without direct sunlight.

Sowing is done in early spring. Seedlings can be expected in 2-3 weeks... The resulting sprouts need air, and the soil needs moisture. To prevent a disease called blackleg, prophylaxis with pink potassium permanganate should sometimes be done.

After the hatched seeds get stronger, the film or glass is removed, after which the plant is grown in a room climate. After a period of adaptation, when 2-3 pairs of leaves appear in the sprouts, they dive into separate containers with peat. Now it's time for hardening, for this you need to open the window, but not for long, protecting the seedlings from drafts.

Landing budley

The plant should be planted after the last frost. The site is selected protected from strong winds and drafts. The soil of the culture will need a neutral reaction, fertile, moist, with drainage... How to plant? The budlea flower grows well, so a good distance should be kept to prevent crowding.

Dig holes, deep along the root system, to this add 20 cm for drainage and fertilization. A drainage layer is made 10-15 cm, large material is used. Garden soil is poured on it, supplemented with compost and mineral fertilizer, after which a seedling is installed, covered with soil and compacted with soil, then watered and mulched around the trunk with compost. The neck of the root should remain on the surface, at ground level.

Growing budley

Crop care involves watering during the driest times. You should take a bucket of standing water and pour it into the groove dug around the bush. Budleia shoots stretch quickly and can reach a height of 2 to 2.5 meters in a season.... If you are interested in long flowering and large flowers, then fertilize the plant 2-3 times with potassium and phosphorus, which are responsible for growth and lush flowering. Buddleya is not indifferent to humus and liquid compost, so you should alternate mineral fertilizers with organic ones.

This crop requires a clean area to supply the roots with oxygen. The soil must be carefully loosened so as not to damage the root system that is almost on the surface, and also to monitor the absence of weeds.

Pruning

This crop requires pruning. Otherwise, over time, the bush will become unattractive due to bare and elongated branches. Also pruning helps the flowering intensity.... It is imperative to remove wilted inflorescences so that the forces of culture go to the formation of new flowers.

In early spring, when the weather has already settled, the budley bush is pruned. Low-growing varieties should be cut to a level of 30 cm, high ones - they leave 90 cm.At the same time, they form a neat bush, maintaining high decorativeness and thus stimulating lush flowering. From the above, it can be seen that caring for the plant is quite simple.

Reproduction

In addition to propagation by seeds, good results are achieved by cuttings. To do this, in the fall, after flowering, you need to cut off annual green shoots, and then leave to winter in a cool, frost-free room for spring rooting. Can be planted immediately in the ground, where they should take root in about 2 months... Cuttings are cut with three buds, as two of them sink into the ground. With the onset of cold weather, the cuttings are covered, in the spring they are transplanted to a permanent place. Those that remained indoors for the winter, with the onset of constant heat in the spring, are rooted immediately in a permanent place.

Pests and diseases

The plant is rarely affected by diseases and pests. Only whitefly and spider mites attack, which appear on the plant during the dry period. If there is no way to maintain an optimal level of humidity, then you will have to constantly prune the affected areas of the buddleya and carry out insecticide treatment.But in general, the plant is quite strong, which is one of the reasons to grow buddley on your site.

After flowering period and in winter

In September or October, it is time to collect seeds. However, germinating your seeds is a troublesome business and not many decide on it. Therefore, if you want to grow buddleya in your garden, it is better to go to a specialized store and purchase good quality seeds of well-known European brands.

After the leaves turn black on the bud, you should start hilling with dry earth to the third bud on the shoots. The branches are cut, leaving only 20 cm, counting from the hill. After which the bush is covered with spruce branches, a wooden box is placed on itwhich is used as a frame. Place roofing material on top, the edges of which are pressed to the ground with stones or bricks, this will serve as protection from strong winds. Neither film nor sawdust are suitable for these purposes, since under them the roots and stems grow. Choose a volumetric box that will provide the plant with air access.

A healthy, lush blooming buddlea bush will give you a lot of wonderful moments of relaxation. Proper care will ensure reliable wintering, decorative appearance and elegant flowering, which is the key to admiration for one of the most beautifully flowering and fragrant garden shrubs.

Buddleja shrub (Buddleja) is also called buddleya, it is directly related to the family norichnikovye. Under natural conditions, it can be found in temperate as well as warm regions of Asia, South Africa and America. This shrub was named after the Englishman A. Buddle, who was a botanist of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. In his homeland, this plant was called orange-eyed. Budleia is also called "moth tree" or "butterfly magnet". And all because the flowers of such a shrub have a strong honey smell, due to which large, very spectacular butterflies flock to pollinate them. During flowering, the branches of this plant are very similar to lilacs, in this regard, it is also called "autumn lilac".

Features of the budley

In nature, there are a large number of species of buddleya, or rather, about 100. This genus is represented by deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and herbaceous plants. They bloom late and long enough. The peculiarity of the budley is that during the flowering period, flowers, buds and fruits are simultaneously present on its branches.

The height of the bush can vary from 150 to 300 centimeters. In most species, paired leaf plates have a lanceolate shape, which can reach 1–30 centimeters in length. In Asian species, panicle inflorescences can be 10 to 50 centimeters long. And American species have spherical inflorescences. Small tubular flowers are very odoriferous melliferous, they are divided into 4 lobes, like lilac flowers. They can be painted in a variety of color shades: red, yellow, lilac, white, pink, orange, crimson. In this case, the intensity of the color of the flowers may vary. The fruits are represented by oblong boxes with seeds inside. Cultivated species and varieties are frost-resistant, but if the plants are not covered, then in the winter with little snow they can freeze out. However, only that part of the plant that is above the ground will die, and in spring a large number of young shoots will appear from the ground, in the same year it can begin to bloom. There are species that have high frost resistance, they are not afraid of frosts down to minus 20 degrees.

Growing budley from seeds

In middle latitudes, budley seeds on a bush most often do not ripen, but you can resort to such tricks as stratification or sowing on a snow layer. Experts advise purchasing the seeds of this plant in a specialized store, and it is best to choose foreign producers.The seeds of buddleya are very small, in order to make it easier to sow, it is recommended to combine them with sand. Fill wide bowls with neutral soil. There should be drainage holes at the bottom of the container, also make sure to make a good drainage layer. Sow the seeds onto the surface of the substrate and press down lightly (do not burrow). Water the crops with a spray bottle and cover the container with glass or plastic. The dish must be removed to a warm place with an air temperature of 22 to 25 degrees, it must be well lit and protected from direct sunlight. Sowing should be done at the beginning of the spring period. The first seedlings will appear after 7-14 days. The plant must be systematically ventilated and watered. In order to avoid the development of the "black leg", it is necessary from time to time for watering to use a solution of manganese potassium pinkish color.

Budley seedlings

After the young plants grow up, the shelter can be removed. After the appearance of 2-3 pairs of real leaves, the budley should be transplanted into individual containers, and it is better if these are peat pots. After that, the seedlings need to be hardened in the fresh air, for this you should open the window for a short time, but there should be no draft.

Landing budley

What time to plant

The buddleya should be planted only after the threat of frost has passed. An area suitable for planting should be well lit and protected from strong gusts of wind, as well as from drafts. The soil should be neutral, well-drained, moisturized, rich in nutrients.

How to plant a budley

When planting, it should be borne in mind that the buddlea bushes grow strongly, so a decent distance must be left between them, otherwise they will be very cramped. The landing hole should have a size of 40x40 centimeters. The depth of the hole should be equal to the size of the root system plus 20 centimeters. A drainage layer should be made at the bottom of the hole, and fertilizer should also be added. The height of the drainage layer should be between 10 and 15 centimeters. To create it, you should use the material of the coarse fraction. A handful of garden soil is poured on top of this layer, which should be mixed with the same amount of compost and mineral fertilizer. Then you need to put a seedling on this mound and straighten its roots. Pour the required amount of soil into the hole, after which it must be compacted. Then the plant is watered, and the surface of the soil is covered with a layer of mulch (compost). Please note that when planting, the root collar is flush with the ground surface.

Care features

Watering this shrub should be carried out only during the dry hot period. For 1 bush, 10 liters of well-settled tepid water is taken. Water is poured into a groove that should be made around the plant. Budlea is a fast-growing plant, its stems can grow up to 200-250 centimeters per season. In order to achieve abundant, long-lasting flowering, it is necessary to make 2-3 fertilizing per season with fertilizer, which includes phosphorus and potassium, which accelerate growth and improve flowering. They also contribute to the fact that the size of the inflorescences becomes larger. And the shrub can be fertilized with organic matter (liquid compost and humus). It is recommended to alternate fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers. Also, this plant needs regular loosening of the soil surface, which must be carried out at a shallow depth and very carefully, since the root system lies close to the soil surface. And you also need to systematically weed.

Pruning budley

Trimming the buddleya is necessary. The fact is that if it is not carried out, then the stems become elongated and bare, as a result of which the bush loses its effectiveness and looks sloppy. Pruning also contributes to the fact that the flowering becomes more abundant.Those inflorescences that have begun to fade must be cut off, since buddhie needs a lot of strength to grow new flowers. In spring, after the heat is established on the street, the bushes will need to be cut off, so tall varieties are cut to a level of 90 centimeters from the soil surface, and undersized ones - up to 30 centimeters. As a result, the plant will have an attractive appearance, and its flowering will become even more lush and spectacular.

Reproduction of budley

How to propagate with budley seeds is described in great detail above. Also, such a shrub is often propagated by cuttings. In the autumn, after the flowering is over, it is necessary to cut the cuttings, choosing for this annual shoots, which can be lignified or green. Then they are removed to a cool room that should not freeze through, the cuttings will be there until spring. It will be possible to plant them in the ground for rooting only next spring. If desired, cuttings can be planted in the ground for rooting in the fall, while their roots will grow back in a couple of months. When cutting, you need to ensure that at least three buds are present on the cuttings, while two of them should be covered with earth during planting. Rooted cuttings must be covered so that they do not die from winter frosts, and in spring they will need to be transplanted to a permanent place. Those cuttings that were stored until the onset of the spring period should be planted in open ground in a permanent place after the threat of frost has passed.

Pests and diseases

Only whiteflies and spider mites can settle on the buddlea, while they prefer hot, dry weather. In the event that you are unable to maintain the required air humidity, you will need to cut off the affected stems, and then treat the bush with an appropriate insecticidal agent. However, this plant is very resistant to diseases and pests, therefore, when grown in the garden, problems with it are extremely rare.

After flowering

Seed collection

The seeds of this shrub must be harvested after they are fully ripe. As a rule, this time falls on September or October. However, those seeds that you collect yourself will need to be prepared for a long time before sowing, but this does not guarantee that they will sprout well. Because of this, experienced gardeners recommend buying buddlea seeds rather than harvesting them.

Wintering

After the leaf plates on the shrub begin to turn black, it will be necessary to huddle the bushes with dry soil to a great height (at least up to the height of the third bud on the stems). Then it will be necessary to cut off the branches, while it is necessary that only 20 centimeters rise above the mound. Then the bush needs to be covered with spruce branches, and a box made of wood should be installed on top of it. Lay roofing material on top of it and securely fix it with stones and bricks, so that the wind cannot destroy the resulting structure. Remember that film or sawdust cannot be used as a shelter, since, being under them, the plant may begin to rot. As for the box, its size should be as large as possible. The fact is that in this case, the plant will be provided with a large amount of air that it needs.

Main types and varieties with photos and names

Several different species are cultivated in the middle latitude, and the most popular is the buddleja davidii. Derivatives of this type are also very popular, for example: Wilson buddleya - lilac-pink inflorescences have a rich color, and they reach about 0.75 m in length, Vicha buddleya - it is taller, beautiful buddleya - bright purple-pink inflorescences are very large and fluffy.

Buddleja davidii

The height of such a deciduous shrub can vary from 200 to 300 centimeters.And also this plant may not be a very large tree (height 5 m), the ends of the branches of which are drooping. The stems grow relatively quickly. The shape of the leaf plates is lanceolate-oval or lanceolate, with a sharpening at the apex. On the front side, they are dark green, and on the seamy side, they are yellowish-white with dense pubescence. The length of the leaves is about 25 centimeters. Fluffy spike-shaped inflorescences consist of purple flowers that have a honey smell. The length of the inflorescences is about 40 centimeters. Flowering begins in the last summer days. The flowering period is 6 weeks. Varieties:

• Alba, White Cloud and White Profusion - have white flowers;
• Empire Blue, Black Knight - flowers are painted in various shades of purple;
• Royal Red, Harlequin - flowers can be of various shades of red.

The species described below have less frost resistance, but if they are well covered, they will be able to endure wintering:

Buddleja albiflora (Buddleja albiflora)

This deciduous shrub has wide cone-shaped inflorescences, painted in light lilac or white.

Snow budley (Buddleja nivea)

On the surface of the stems and leaves of such a deciduous shrub, there is a dense tomentose pubescence. Paniculate inflorescences are colored lilac.

Japanese Buddleja (Buddleja japonica)

This deciduous shrub grows very quickly. The length of the drooping panicle-like light purple inflorescences is about 20 centimeters.

Budleja alternifolia (Buddleja alternifolia)

This deciduous shrub is drought tolerant. It is often grown in the form of a tree, with a crown shaped like a weeping willow. The small inflorescences include lilac or lilac-pinkish flowers with the smell of almonds.

Budleja globular (Buddleja globosa)

This shrub is semi-evergreen. Blooming is observed in May. Globular inflorescences are colored golden orange. Cultivated only in the southern regions.

A budlea shrub, planting and caring for which in the open field is not particularly difficult, can become a highlight of a dull autumn landscape in a country courtyard. This plant blooms in late summer and autumn, at a time when most ornamental crops have long since faded.

Budleya - what is she like?

Budleya belongs to the Norichnikov family. Asia, South Africa and America are considered its homeland. The plant got its name from the name of the botanist Adam Buddle.

People call budleya autumn lilac for the similarity of the shape of its inflorescences with traditional lilacs. The flowers of the plant have a strong honey aroma that attracts various insects, including butterflies. Therefore, this shrub is very often called a moth tree or a butterfly magnet.

Flower growers know more than 100 types of budley, both evergreen and deciduous. These can be herbaceous plants or shrubs, sometimes reaching 3 meters in height. The shape, color and size of the inflorescences are also very diverse. Plants bloom for a long time: from mid-late summer to late autumn.

On the budleia bush, you can see simultaneously opened inflorescences, only buds that are forming and already set fruits.

Despite the fact that the homeland of the plant is countries with a warm climate, in colder regions it is also possible to plant budlei and care in the open field. For the winter, you need to cover the shrub so that the ground part of the plant does not suffer from frost.

How to propagate budley

Reproduction of budleya is possible in two ways. Each of them has its own right to use.

Seed propagation

This is a very time consuming method. The seeds can be bought at a specialty store or harvested from a bush in late autumn. But whether the seeds collected with their own hands will sprout depends on whether they ripened well enough. The fact is that, for example, planting a budley and leaving in Siberia in the open field behind it is possible. But seeds in cold climates do not have enough time to ripen.Therefore, it is better to give preference to purchased seeds.

The soil used for sowing must be neutral in acidity. The seeds, since they are very small, are best mixed with sand. They are sown on loose soil and slightly nestle. The container is covered with foil or glass. Watering is done with a spray bottle. The container is placed in a warm and bright place.

The planting material should be regularly ventilated and moistened. The first shoots appear on days 14-21. At the stage of appearance of 3-4 leaves, the seedlings dive into separate pots. Only with the onset of persistent heat in the spring begins planting and caring for budley in the ground in the open air.

Propagation by cuttings

For propagation by cuttings, you can use young spring shoots 15-20 centimeters long or woody twigs cut in the fall. On the cuttings, the lower buds are removed and treated with a growth stimulant. The twigs are buried 3-5 cm in the ground and covered with foil. Rooting takes place over two months. The film is removed only after the appearance of new shoots.

Regardless of which method of plant propagation is chosen, the first stages of germination and rooting are best done at home. Planting and caring for a budley in the open field is possible only after the onset of warmth.

Features of planting and caring for a budley

Choose places for planting budleia bushes should be sunny and protected from strong winds and drafts.

The plant prefers soil that is moist and well fertilized.

The distance between budleia bushes should be large enough (approximately 1-1.5 meters), as the plant grows rapidly.

When planting and nursing outdoors, the budley should be pruned regularly. In the first year after planting, young shoots are cut to half. The next year, the newly regrown stems are pruned. It is recommended to leave 2 kidneys on them.

Pruning not only helps to shape the bush, it promotes longer plant life and stimulates active flowering.

Wintering budley bushes

To get a gorgeous flowering bush, it is not enough to provide more planting and maintenance in the ground. Wintering in a warm place is the main condition for good growth and vigorous flowering. Budlea is very demanding on wintering conditions, since there are practically no severe frosts in its native halo of growth. In the climatic conditions of the middle zone, the ground part of this southern plant (if it is not covered) completely freezes in winter. Only the roots hidden in the ground remain alive, capable of giving new growth in spring under favorable conditions.

In order to be able to admire the flowers of the budlea in autumn, planting and care in the ground in the Moscow region involves the creation of special conditions for the wintering period. From about the end of July, you should stop making any kind of plant nutrition, including mulching the trunks with compost. Also, from this period, ash and other fertilizers should not be applied to the soil. This is necessary so that the plant has time to prepare for winter.

The signal that it is time to cover the plant is the leaves that have begun to turn black. This usually happens in October or November. To cover the bush, you should choose a dry, sunny day. The shelter should be built in the following order:

1. Sprinkle the bush with dry soil to the level of the third bud.
2. Cut off the protruding stems, leaving branches approximately 20 cm long.
3. Cover the bush with spruce branches.
4. Cover the structure with a large wooden box on top.
5. Place roofing material or slate on top of the box to protect the shelter from rain.

There should be enough air in the shelter for a safe wintering of the budley. Therefore, the film and sawdust are unsuitable for insulation. Under them, the branches of the plant, as well as its roots, can trample.

The construction of winter shelters makes it possible to plant and leave the budley in the Urals, and even in Siberia, in the open field.In these regions with cold winters, keeping the plant is much more difficult, but still possible. The main thing is to wait for persistent spring heat without frost, and only then open the bush. Snow also helps a thermophilic plant to winter well. It retains heat well inside the shelter.

When growing budley in harsh conditions unusual for it, you should rely on wild varieties of plants grown from seeds. Seeds are also desirable to be collected from bushes grown in the middle lane, and not in hot countries. This fact, combined with proper care and proper organization of wintering, will help you grow a wonderful exotic plant in your garden.

Growing budley from seeds - video