Buddleja 'Summer Rose'

Buddleja hybrid
Cultivar 'Summer Rose'
Origin Bernheim Arboretum, Clermont, Kentucky, USA.

Buddleja 'Summer Rose' is an American hybrid cultivar raised by the Bernheim Arboretum, Clermont, Kentucky.[1] and considered one of the five best buddleja cultivars available in the USA by Dirr. [2]

Description

'Summer Rose' grows rapidly to a height and spread of 2.0 × 1.8 m. The very large terminal panicles, 30 - 45 cm in length, comprise bright mauve-pink flowers with orange eyes, complemented by dark blue-green foliage. The plant is considered similar to 'Raspberry Wine'. [2]

Cultivation

'Summer Rose' is not known to be in cultivation beyond the USA. Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants. Vol. 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.