Cultivar 'Flaming Violet' | Origin Ohio, USA | |
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Similar Buddleja davidii 'Ecolonia', Buddleja davidii 'Markeep, Buddleja davidii 'Dartmoor', Buddleja davidii 'Orchid B, Buddleja davidii 'African Q |
Buddleja davidii 'Flaming Violet' is an old American cultivar raised by Paul Schmidt at Youngstown, Ohio, and patented in 1942.
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Description
'Flaming Violet' typically grows to a height of 2 m. The terminal panicles are violet-blue, 20–25 cm long. The foliage is a medium green, typical of the species.
Cultivation
In the UK, 'Flaming Violet' remains uncommon. A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national collection held by Longstock Park Nursery in the UK. Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9.
References
Buddleja davidii 'Flaming Violet' Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA