Buddleja davidii 'Flaming Violet'

Buddleja davidii

'Flaming Violet', Longstock Park, UK
Cultivar 'Flaming Violet'
Origin Ohio, USA

Buddleja davidii 'Flaming Violet' is an old American cultivar raised by Paul Schmidt at Youngstown, Ohio, and patented in 1942. [1]

Description

'Flaming Violet' typically grows to a height of 2 m. The terminal panicles are violet-blue, 20–25 cm long. The foliage is a medium green, typical of the species.[2]

Cultivation

In the UK, 'Flaming Violet' remains uncommon.[3] A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national collection held by Longstock Park Nursery in the UK.[2] Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants. Vol. 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
  2. 1 2 Moore, P. (2012). Buddleja List, Longstock Park Nursery. Longstock Park Nursery, UK.
  3. 1 2 Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
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