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 |