Origin USA | ||
Buddleja × lewisiana is an American hybrid of Buddleja madagascariensis and Buddleja asiatica first described and named by T H Everett in 1947,[2] and introduced to commerce in 1958. The taxonomy of the plant remains a matter of contention.[3]
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Description
Buddleja × lewisiana is a lax, spreading shrub growing to a height of 2 m. The young shoots are densely felted with a white indumentum, and bear similarly felted lanceolate leaves < 17 cm long. The inflorescences comprise slender panicles, 20 cm long, of yellow or orange flowers.
Cultivation
The hybrid is tender, requiring greenhouse protection during winter in the UK. Hardiness: USDA zones 8–9.
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