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B. ‘White Cloud’ is a fine cultivar with long tapering clusters of white flowers with a yellow eye which look amazing waving in the wind. The flowers will attract a range of butterflies to the garden. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, this undemanding shrub offers a long season of colour and interest. I normally recommend B. ‘White Profusion’ as the one of the best of the tall white cultivars, but in recent years I think B. ‘White Cloud’ should be more widely grown.

 History

This cultivar is of unknown origin. If anyone is able to provide any information on the origin please contact us.

• Flower Colour: Pure white with a yellow throat
• Habit: Upright slightly spreading
• Eventual height: 200-250cm (6-8ft) Spread: 200-250cm (6-8ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Medium light green
• Flowering: Very floriferous. The flowers are 20-30cm (8-12") 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.