B. ‘By The Way’ is a large shrub with slightly arching shoots and pendulous fragrant white flowers with deep yellow eyes, complemented by long pointed light green leaves.  It is planted it in front of Buddleja albiflora in the border by the Tennis Court.

February 2019

History

A chance seedling raised in the garden of the National Collection Holder of Clematis montana, Mrs V Le May Neville-Parry.  

In the summer of 2017 Mrs Neville-Parry visited our Buddleja collection with a branch of a white flowered B. davidii which did not match any of the cultivars in the collection.

Following the visit to Longstock I went to her garden and decided it was completely different and worthy of a name. By The Way is the name of Mrs Neville-Parry’s house.

• Flower Colour: White with a yellow eye
• Habit: Slightly arching
• Eventual height: 150-200cm (5-6ft) Spread: 150-200cm (5-6ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Long light green
• Flowering: The flowers are 35-40 ( 16 ") in length first flowers flush
• 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