A Buddleja for the pot! A revolution in Buddleja – this one has wonderful rich violet-lilac flowers with an orange eye.

Buddleja ‘Buzz™ Lavender’ are excellent for containers for 2-3 years but can be planted in the border afterwards to enjoy for years to come. (Thompson & Morgan quote)

My personal view is the Buzz™ series are better in the ground.

Most Buddleja are root hardy in the ground but in a container will need protection in very cold winters.

History

This series of plants was developed by Thompson & Morgan of Ipswich, Suffolk, England in a quest to create new hybrids which were more compact and easier to grow in the modern small garden. After 8 years of breeding and selection, the Buzz™ series was born.

• Flower Colour: Rich violet-lilac with an orange eye
• Habit: Upright
• Eventual height: 100-150cm (3-5ft) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Medium grey-green
• Flowering: Very floriferous. The flowers are 15-20cm (6-8") in length
• Fragrance: Sweetly scented and rich in nectar
• Situation: Prefers a sunny position
• Wildlife: Good for bees, butterflies and other insects
• Later in the year some close up images of the flowers and leaves will be added along with a botanical description.