Buddleja davidii 'Fortune'

Buddleja davidii
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Cultivar 'Fortune'

Buddleja davidii 'Fortune' is an old introduction, released to cultivation in 1936 and accorded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 1969. [1].

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Description

'Fortune' grows to a height of 2 m, and is distinguished by its profusion of extraordinarily long (30 - 40 cm) terminal panicles of soft lilac flowers with orange eyes. The foliage is unremarkable, and typical of the species. [1][2]

Cultivation

'Fortune' is no longer common in cultivation. USDA zones 5 - 9. [3] In the UK, a specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national collection held by Longstock Park Nursery near Stockbridge.

Suppliers

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

References

  1. ^ a b Hillier & Sons. (1977). Hillier's Manual of trees & Shrubs, 4th Edition.. David & Charles, Newton Abbott, UK. ISBN 0715374605
  2. ^ Moore, P. (2012). List of Buddleja davidii cultivars held at Longstock Park Nursery, 2011. Longstock Park, UK.
  3. ^ Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 9780881926880