Buddleja Globosa - Description

Latin Name: Buddleja Globosa
Common Names: Orange Ball Tree, Chilean Orange Ball tree, Round-headed buddlea
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Grows to a mature height of up to 5 meters and a spread of 5 meters

Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Buddleja Globosa - Delivery

Delivery Info: Your healthy Buddleia Globosa plant will be carefully packaged and delivered directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.

Buddleja Globosa - Characteristics

Mature Size: Typically grows to a height of 5 meters with a same spread
Evergreen or Deciduous: Semi-evergreen, with leaves that drop in harsh winters.
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Upright, bushy shrub with attractive, orange, pompom-like flowers in Summer.

Flowering Season: Summer
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy and can withstand cold temperatures.

Buddleja Globosa - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for attracting butterflies and other pollinators to your garden. It works well as a border plant or in a mixed perennial bed, adding a splash of color and fragrance in the back.

Buddleja Globosa - Planting Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun is best for optimal flowering, but it can tolerate partial shade.
Fast or Slow Growing: Fast-growing, typically reaching its mature size within 10 years.
Pruning Advice: Prune after flowering down to a strong bud. In early spring, cut back a quarter of the old stems to encourage growth and flowering.

Buddleja Globosa - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Planting Time: Plant in spring after the last frost or in Autumn, although potted plants can be planted year-round.
Instruction: Choose a well-draining soil and dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Place the plant, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this potted plant.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in a sunny location, ensuring it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 3 meters apart.

Facts About Buddleja Globosa

Buddleia Globosa is a beautiful and unusual Buddleja from South America. The round and bright orange flowers are very attractive to pollinators, including bees, and make it a perfect choice for wildlife or cottage gardens. The flowers also have a sweet scent, one more reason to make a bit of room for this easy to grow shrub.