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Buddleja davidi

African Queen

B. ‘Black Knight’ has possibly the darkest flowers but one should not dismiss B. ‘African Queen’ distinguished by its deep maroon purple flowers with a yellow throat. At Longstock it is more compact than B.‘Black Knight’, a medium grower and perfect for adding some contrast to a mixed border of Buddleja. Also worth considering is B. davidii ‘Purple Friend’.

History

B. ‘African Queen’ was selected by a Dutch nurseryman W. Schoemaker in 1959.

  • Flower Colour: Purple maroon
  • Habit: Upright
  • Eventual height: 150-200cm (5-6ft) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
  • Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
  • Leaf colour: Medium green
  • Flowering: Very floriferous. The flowers are 25-30cm (9-12") in length
  • Fragrance: Sweetly scented and rich in nectar
  • Situation: Prefers a sunny position
  • Wildlife: Good for bees
  • 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 B088

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.

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  • Genus Buddleja
  • Species davidii
  • Cultivar 'African Queen'
  • Category semi - deciduous shrub
  • Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline, cultivation notes should be followed