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Buddleja davidi

Fortune

B. davidii ‘Fortune’ is a very old cultivar. Some have described this as a “wonderful plant”, while to me it has very little garden merit.

 

 History

Introduced into cultivation in 1936. If anyone is able to provide any information on the origin please contact us.

 

 

 

  • Flower Colour: Pinkish lilac blue with yellow eye
  • Habit: Slightly arching
  • Eventual height: 150-200cm (5-6ft) Spread: 150-200cm (5-6ft)
  • Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
  • Leaf colour: Medium light green
  • Flowering: The flowers are 20-25cm (8-9") in length
  • Fragrance: Scented
  • 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 B009

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 'Fortune’
  • Category semi - deciduous Shrub
  • Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline, cultivation notes should be followed

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