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Buddleja davidi

Buzz™ Velvet

Deep rich velvet flower spikes on this compact ‘Buzz™’ style habit which attract bees and butterflies in abundance.

Velvet Butterfly Bush is a member of the Buzz™ family of butterfly bushes that are known for their compact growth yet full sized flowers. Velvet Butterfly Bush has rich maroon coloured flowers on a compact plant. (Thompson & Morgan quote)

B.Buzz™ Velvet has only been in our display bed at Longstock for one year and gave a good display for three months during the summer of 2015, but has died over the past winter.

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History

This series of plants was developed by Thompson & Morgan of Ipswich, Suffolk, England in a quest to create new hybrids which were more compact and easier to grow in the modern small garden. After 8 years of breeding and selection, the Buzz™ series was born.

  • Flower Colour: Maroon
  • 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: Very floriferous. The flowers are 15-20cm (6-8") 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.

Project Details

FAMILY

Scrophulariaceae

Place of Origin

Central China, west China and Japan

Plant Heritage

Accession Number B203

All details of our collection are held on the main Plant Heritage database including plant name, accession number, date of accession and plant source.

AWARD OF GARDEN MERIT   

15 Buddleja were awarded an AGM  at the 2008-10 Wisley Trial.  It was mainly the  Buddleja davidii that were judged but we have many others in our 160+ collection which are worthy winners.

 

  • Genus Buddleja
  • Species davidii
  • Cultivar Buzz™ Velvet 'Tobudvelve' EU38693
  • Category semi - deciduous Shrub
  • Propagation for resale is illegal without a licence from the agent
  • Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline, cultivation notes should be followed

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