Buddleja is a wonderfully charismatic genus of flowering shrubs and small trees in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, celebrated for its long, nectar-rich flower clusters and its easy, airy garden presence. The genus contains more than 100 species and has a broad native range stretching across tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas, Africa, Madagascar and Asia. The name honours the English botanist and clergyman Rev. Adam Buddle, and the plants are especially admired for their fragrant blooms and their ability to draw in butterflies and other visiting insects.

Fragrant & profusely borne clusters of creamy white, honey scented flowers practically cover this South African indigenous Buddleja from spring to mid-summer. Its easy, fast growing & evergreen. Also cold hardy, drought tolerant & does not have an aggressive root system. It has an attractive form and can be clipped easily to form a quick screen or hedge or just to keep it tidy. It can even be used as a bonsai specimen. Pretty, creamy bark is fluted & peels off in vertical strips. The long, narrow leaves resemble those of an Olive. Grows in most soils but adding compost makes it prettier. Attracts butterflies!