Buddleja davidii 'Salicifolia'

Buddleja davidii
Cultivar 'Salicifolia'
Origin UK

Buddleja davidii 'Salicifolia' is a little-known British cultivar of undocumented origin, possibly derived from var. nanhoensis [1]

Description

'Salicifolia', as its name implies, has narrow, willow-like leaves, complemented by narrow panicles of blue-lilac flowers. The form is rather sparse until the plant matures.[2]

Cultivation

'Salicifolia' is uncommon in cultivation in the UK, and not known elswehere. The shrub was last marketed before 2006 by Eildon Plants in Melrose, Scotland. Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants Volume 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
  2. 1 2 Stuart, D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
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