Buddleja davidii 'Flaming Violet'

Buddleja davidii
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Cultivar 'Flaming Violet'
Origin Ohio, USA

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

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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

'Flaming Violet' has yet to become widely established in the UK.[3] A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national collection held by Longstock Park Nursery in the UK.

Suppliers

Suppliers in the UK can be found in the RHS Plantfinder [1].

References

  1. ^ Hatch, L. (2007) Cultivars of Woody Plants Volume I (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
  2. ^ Moore, P. (2012). Buddleja List, Longstock Park Nursery. Longstock Park Nursery, UK.
  3. ^ Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 9780881926880