Buddleja 'Summer Beauty'
| Buddleja hybrid | |
|---|---|
 'Summer Beauty', Longstock Park, UK | |
| Cultivar | 'Summer Beauty' |
| Origin | Horticultural Research International, Boskoop, Netherlands |
Buddleja 'Summer Beauty' is a hybrid cultivar developed by Horticultural Research International, at Boskoop in the Netherlands. [1] Derived from the crossing B. davidii 'Fascination' × B. davidii var. nanhoensis 'Alba' × B. 'West Hill', 'Summer Beauty' is a sibling of 'Pink Delight', and came 7th out of 57 buddleja taxa in a poll undertaken by the University of Georgia, USA. [1]
Description[edit]
'Summer Beauty' makes a small, compact shrub, typically growing to a height of < 1.2 m, and is distinguished by its rich, deep-pink panicles, 15 – 20 cm long, complemented by small silvery-green leaves. [2]
Cultivation[edit]
'Summer Beauty' is in cultivation in Europe and North America. A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national buddleja collection held by Longstock Park Nursery, near Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK. The shrub is difficult to propagate from cuttings. [2] Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9.
References[edit]
- ↑ Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0 Search this book on
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Moore, P. (2012). Buddleja List 2011 – 2012, Longstock Park Nursery. Longstock Park Nursery, UK.
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