Another of the Butterfly series.

B. Camberwell Beauty is a semi-deciduous dwarf shrub that looks like a dwarf form of B. ‘Dartmoor’. It is distinguished by its profuse deep-purple flowers in late summer to early autumn. The foliage is unremarkable, the leaves being medium green and of an average size for the species.

A small cultivar of Butterfly Bush, so ideal where space is limited.

 History

Buddleja ‘Camberwell Beauty’ is a cultivar raised by Elizabeth Keep in her garden after her retirement from East Malling Research Station in 1983. Elizabeth’s main objective was to breed shorter cultivars with a range of colours.

Elizabeth produced a series of cultivars which were all named after British butterflies.

• Flower Colour: Pale crimson purple
• Habit: Compact
• Eventual height: 120-200cm (4-6ft) Spread: 60-120cm (2-4ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Medium green
• Flowering: Very floriferous if dead flowers are removed. The flowers are 25-30cm (9-10") 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 close up images of the flowers and leaves will be added along with a botanical description.