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Buddleja davidi

Fascination

With a deep lilac spike, I believe the Longstock specimen of B. davidii ‘Fascination’ is correct. A superb plant with dark green leaves and vivid lilac flowers.

 

History

Buddleja davidii ‘Fascination‘ is an old American cultivar raised by Paul Schmidt at Youngstown, Ohio, in 1940.

There is some confusion on the true name Fascinating or Fascination.  At the RHS Buddleja Trial, the name Fascinating was declared incorrect.

However plants of B. davidii ‘Fascinating‘ still feature in lists on Google.

 

 

  • Flower Colour: Lilac
  • Habit: Upright
  • Eventual height: 180-210cm (6-7ft) Spread: 180-210cm (6-7ft)
  • Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
  • Leaf colour: Medium green
  • Flowering: 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 and butterflies
  • 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 B091

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

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