B.‘Glasnevin’ is an excellent Buddleja for a smaller garden, which can sometimes take a year or two to establish, with long narrow grey green leaves and china blue flowers.

It is claimed to be a hybrid between B. fallowiana and B. davidii.

I do not agree as a plant breeder it is more likely to be a cross of nanhoensis x B. fallowiana.

History

Buddleja ‘Glasnevin’ is an old hybrid cultivar raised by John Dalrymple, 13th Earl of Stair, Lochinch Castle. The cultivar was named after Glasnevin Garden in Ireland.

• Flower Colour: China blue
• Habit: Open slightly spreading
• Eventual height: 100-150cm (3-5ft) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Narrow grey-green
• 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.