"Glen Able" wrote in message
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Hi all,

Can anyone give me some clues about how to look after my new 18"
Buddleja alternifolia, please?

I'm especially confused about the fact that it's tied to a thin
stake, looking much more like, say, a Russian vine than the
B.davidiis that I'm used to. I assume I should leave the stake when
I plant it out - will I need to do any pruning or staking in the
near future?

Mrs H's grandfather bought her one of these, it formed an open bush mound
about 8 foot high, and has survived the hacking or wind damage of lower
branches without caring too much. I would stake it for about 2 years, then
let it do what it wants. It's not very much like the davidii.