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Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet'

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet' (orange-eye butterfly bush) yields showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to mid fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is faded green and greyish green in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet' tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt. This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet' (orange-eye butterfly bush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet' (orange-eye butterfly bush) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.