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Buddleja davidi

Southcombe Splendour

B. ‘Southcombe Splendour’ has a compact habit and grows to a height of 150cm The pale violet blue flowers are 20–25 cm long and are complemented by silver-grey foliage .

Our customers love it; one of our top sellers.

 

 History

This was a seedling selected by Trevor Wood in 1970s at Southcombe Garden in Devon, England.

 

  • Flower Colour: Pale violet blue with an orange throat
  • Habit: Compact slightly spreading
  • Eventual height: 150-200cm (5-6ft) Spread: 150-200cm (5-6ft)
  • Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
  • Leaf colour: Medium silver grey
  • Flowering: Very floriferous. The flowers are 20-25cm (8-9") in length
  • Fragrance: Sweetly scented and rich in nectar
  • Situation: Prefers a sunny position
  • Wildlife: Good for bees, butterflies and other insects
  • Later in the year some close up images of the flowers and leaves will be added along with a botanical description.

Project Details

FAMILY

Scrophulariaceae

Place of Origin

Central China, west China and Japan

Plant Heritage

Accession Number B167

All details of our collection are held on the main Plant Heritage database including plant name, accession number, date of accession and plant source.

AWARD OF GARDEN MERIT

15 Buddleja were awarded an AGM  at the 2008-10 Wisley Trial.  It was mainly the  Buddleja davidii that were judged but we have many others in our 160 +collection which are worthy winners

  • Genus Buddleja
  • Species davidii
  • Cultivar 'Southcombe Splendour’
  • Category semi - deciduous Shrub
  • Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline, cultivation notes should be followed

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