How many times have people rung me up and said I must have B. ‘Orchid Beauty’ because it is the best Buddleja in the world for attracting butterflies. All this because someone with a clipboard at a trial saw 3 tortoiseshell butterflies on that plant more than on B. ‘White Wings’. (Andrew Bullock Lavender Garden)

B. ‘Orchid Beauty’ is distinguished by its long sweetly scented flowers of clear lavender-blue flowers, occasionally exceeding 40cm; however secondary flowering after the initial flush is poor, almost insignificant. The foliage is medium green.

The first flush of flowers is a series of rounded balls

In my opinion no better than any other B. davidii for attracting butterflies, possibly less likely as it only has one good flush. See link Butterflies & Months

 History

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

• Flower Colour: Lavender blue
• Habit: Erect
• Eventual height: 200-250cm (6-8ft) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Medium green
• Flowering: Very floriferous. The flowers are 30-40cm (12-16") in length
• Fragrance: Sweetly scented and rich in nectar
• Situation: Prefers a sunny position
• Wildlife: Good for bees and butterflies
• Later in the year some close up images of the flowers and leaves will be added along with a botanical description.