B. Reve de Papillon makes a broad bushy shrub, 150cm x 250cm, bearing erect broad terminal flowers of purplish-pink with grey-green foliage. The panicles are similar size to B. davidii ‘Gulliver’, a show stopper when in flower.

 History

Buddelja Reve de Papillon was found by Olivier Pallusiere of Minier Nursery, Beaufort-en-Vallée, France from an openly-pollinated ‘Royal Red’ in the stock plant area. At the time Olivier worked on the nursery before becoming a salesman a few years later.

Lots of Buddleja seedlings came up but Olivier did not weed out this particular plant because it had an exceptionally big and attractive flower.

It went into trials at Minier and the company has grown it ever since.

• Flower Colour: Deep purplish pink
• Habit: Erect
• Eventual height: 200-250cm (6-8ft) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Large 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, 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.