B. Operette is a small shrub, approximately one-third of the size of its parent B. ‘Opera’, but retaining the latter’s long violet-lilac flowers complemented by dark-green foliage.

The cultivar was cloned from a colchicine induced tetraploid seedling of B. ‘Opera’.

Interesting the way it was cloned, but in my opinion of little garden value.

 History

Buddleja davidii ‘Courtabud’ (selling name Operette) is a French cultivar raised by the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique at Nancy.

• Flower Colour: Violet-lilac
• Habit: Compact
• Eventual height: 100-150cm (3-5ft) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Medium green
• Flowering: VThe flowers are 25-30cm (9-12") in length
• Fragrance: Scented
• Situation: Prefers a sunny position
• Wildlife: Good for bees
• Later in the year some close up images of the flowers and leaves will be added along with a botanical description.