Orpheus

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Buddleja davidi

B. ‘Orpheus’, a distinctive cultivar with lilac purple flowers having a white eye around an orange centre. Very impressive.

History

One of the first Buddleja cultivars to be bred by Andrew Bullock at The Lavender Garden, Tetbury, England in 2002.

Flower Colour: Lilac-purple flowers with a distinctive white eye around an orange centre
Habit: Compact upright
Eventual height: 150-200cm (5-6ft) Spread: 100-150cm (3-5ft)
Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
Leaf colour: Medium grey-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 B156

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 'Orpheus’
Category semi - deciduous Shrub
Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline, cultivation notes should be followed