Buddleja 'Glasnevin'
| Buddleja hybrid | |
|---|---|
 'Glasnevin', Longstock Park, UK. | |
| Cultivar | 'Glasnevin' |
| Origin | Lochinch Castle, Scotland |
Buddleja 'Glasnevin' is an old hybrid cultivar raised by John Dalrymple, 13th Earl of Stair, Lochinch Castle, putatively from a crossing of Buddleja davidii with Buddleja fallowiana, the same parents of the better-known cultivar 'Lochinch'. [1] [2]
Description
'Glasnevin' is much smaller than its siblings, rarely growing to more than 1 m in height if hard pruned annually. The panicles of china blue flowers are 20–25 cm in length; the leaves are comparatively narrow and medium green in colour. [3]
Cultivation
'Glasnevin' remains in commerce on both sides of the Atlantic. Hardiness: USDA zones 7–8. [1]
Synonyms
- Buddleja davidii 'Glasnevin'
- Buddleja davidii 'Glasnevin Blue'
- Buddleja davidii 'Glasnevin Hybrid'
Etymology
The cultivar is named for the Glasnevin botanical garden in Ireland.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
- ↑ Royal Horticultural Society. (2010). Trials Report 2008 - 2010 Buddleja davidii and its close hybrids. RHS, Wisley, UK.
- ↑ Moore, P. (2011). List of Buddleja davidii cultivars held at Longstock Park Nursery, 2011. Longstock Park, UK.