Buddleja davidii 'Ecolonia'

Buddleja davidii

'Ecolonia', Longstock Park, UK
Cultivar 'Ecolonia'

Buddleja davidii 'Ecolonia' is a dwarf semi-evergreen cultivar. [1]

Description

'Ecolonia' typically grows to a height of 0.9–1.2 m. The terminal panicles are mauve-blue, complemented by silvery foliage [1] The shrub is also notable for its scent, and for the long period it remains in flower. 'Ecolonia' performed well in the RHS Buddleja trials, where it was well received for its balanced structure; it was also rated 8th out of 52 for its attractiveness to insects.[2]

Cultivation

'Ecolonia' has yet to become widely established in the UK. A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national collection held by Longstock Park Nursery in the UK.[3] The shrub is not known to have been introduced to North America. Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9. [1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
  2. ↑ Royal Horticultural Society. (2010). Trials Report 2008-2010: Buddleja davidii and its close hybrids. RHS, Wisley.
  3. ↑ Moore, P. (2011). List of Buddleja davidii cultivars held at Longstock Park Nursery, 2011. Longstock Park, UK.