Cultivar 'Charming' | ||
Origin Emmaus, Pennsylvania, USA Similar Buddleja davidii 'Dubonnet', Buddleja davidii 'Dartmoor', Buddleja davidii 'African Q, Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin', Buddleja davidii 'White Bo | ||
Buddleja davidii 'Charming' is a vigorous American cultivar raised by Paul Winzer, Emmaus, Pennsylvania, and in commerce before WW2, but now largely superseded by more recent introductions with larger and / or more strongly coloured inflorescences.
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Description
'Charming' reaches about 3.0 m in height, its arching branches bearing pointed silvery-green leaves < 25 cm long. The fragrant inflorescences comprise pink, lavender, or lilac panicles 15 - 20 cm long. Considered inferior to 'Fascination' by Krussman.
Cultivation
'Charming' is in cultivation in the UK, continental Europe, and the USA, where it is also known as 'Charming Summer Lilac', and 'Pink Charming'. 'Charming' featured in the RHS Buddleja trials conducted from 2008 to 2010, but was unplaced in the public popularity poll. Hardiness: USDA zones 7–9.