Rostrinucula dependens
weeping buddleja
An unusual, hardy, deciduous shrub with arching stems of aromatic dark green foliage, similar to those of a buddleja, and pendulous racemes of spiky, whiskery-looking pale to lilac pink flowers which appear from the end of summer into the autumn. May be quite difficult to grow
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
A genus of just two species of deciduous, flowering shrub, native to China with arching, lance-shaped, aromatic dark green foliage and long racemes of whiskery reddish-purple flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered, warm location in well-drained, humus-rich soil and shelter from cold winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back in autumn after flowering and again in early spring. Will cope with restorative pruning if winter-damaged. See pruning group 3 or pruning group 4
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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