B. ‘Buzz™ Indigo’ is a compact, bushy upright deciduous shrub with arching branches bearing lance-shaped pointed woolly grey-green leaves and dense panicles of fragrant deep blue flowers from early summer into autumn. (Thompson & Morgan quote)

This was only planted in the display beds at Longstock last autumn (2015) so is still a very small plant.

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: Dark blue
• 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.