Buddleja davidii 'Peace'

Buddleja davidii
Cultivar 'Peace'
Not to be confused with the hybrid cultivar Buddleja 'Flutterby' Peace

Buddleja davidii 'Peace' is a relatively old cultivar released in 1945 at the conclusion of the Second World War and accorded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Merit (AM) in 1952. [1]

Description

'Peace' is a vigorous shrub producing long arching shoots bearing terminal panicles of fragrant white flowers with orange eyes, complemented by long, pointed, dark green leaves. [2]

Cultivation

'Peace' still enjoys much popularity, and remains readily available in Europe. Its status in the USA is unclear; it was marketed by the Windrose Nursery in Pennsylvania until its closure in 2001. Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants. Vol. 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
  2. ↑ Royal Horticultural Society. (1999). New Encyclopaedia of Plants and Flowers 3rd edition. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-0800-5
  3. ↑ Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
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