Narrow green leaves and compact habit are the signature qualities of the Nanho Group.

If you are looking for a good compact white then B. ‘Nanho Alba’ is hard to beat,  producing a profusion of  broad white flowers.

 History

Buddleja davidii ‘Monite’ (selling name Nanho White) is a cultivar raised and introduced by the wholesale Monrovia Nursery in California, USA in 1967. The shrub was accorded the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2010.

• Flower Colour: Pure white 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: Pale green
• Flowering: Very floriferous. The flowers are 15-20cm (6-8") in length
• Fragrance: Scented
• 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.