Reve de Papillon White

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Buddleja davidi

B. Reve de Papillon White makes a broad bushy shrub, 150cm x 250cm, bearing erect broad terminal white flowers with grey-green foliage. The panicles are large, a show stopper when in flower.

History

Buddelja Reve de Papillon White was bred by Minier Nursery, Beaufort-en-Vallée, France from a crossing of ‘Lochinch’ with another unnamedi Buddleja.

Flower Colour: White
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.

Project Details

FAMILY

Scrophulariaceae

Place of Origin

Central China, west China and Japan

Plant Heritage

Accession Number

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 Reve de Papillon White registered name 'Minpap2'
Category semi - deciduous Shrub

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