What started as a stray seedling took the gardening world by storm and is an insect treat. 

 In our display bed by the Summer House at Longstock it is a compact plant, ideal for smaller gardens. Bearing blue violet flowers.

History

Buddleja ‘Ellen’s Blue’ is an American cultivar, raised from a chance seedling of ‘Lochinch’ in the garden of Ellen Hornig at Oswego, New York. Ellen was the owner of Seneca Hill Perennials. Following the Royal Horticultural Society’s Buddleja Euro-trials at Wisley, B. ‘Ellen’s Blue’ was recommended for an Award of Garden Merit in 2010.

• Flower Colour: Blue violet with an orange throat
• Habit: Compact
• Eventual height: 100-150cm (3-5ft) Spread: 100-150cm (3-5ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Medium green
• Flowering: Very floriferous. The flowers are 20-25cm (8-9") 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.