Panicles of sweetly scented, violet blue flowers with a tiny orange eye. A great garden worthy cross between b. Davidii and b. Fallowiana. Grey felted leaves give this plant a very attractive appearance. Any well drained soil in sun or part shade. Prune back to shape after flowering.
| Info | |
| Colour | Purple |
| Evergreen Or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flower Colour | violet blue, orange centre |
| Good For Wildlife | yes especially butterflies |
| Hardiness | hardy |
| Height | 4m |
| Plant Size | Medium: 2-5 Litres |
| Pot Size | 3lt |
| Scented | yes |
| Season | Summer |
| Soil Type | Any well drained |
| Spread | 4m |
| Time Of Flowering | July-September |
| Common Name | butterfly bush |
| Award Of Garden Merit | yes |
| Aspect | Sun or Part Shade |