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Buddleja davidi

Grey Dawn

B. ‘Grey Dawn’ is a large spreading shrub distinguished by flowers that are pale lilac-grey and are slightly branched like B. ‘Dartmoor’.

 

History

Bred by Andrew Bullock of The Lavender Garden, Tetbury, England in 2009.

 

 

 

 

  • Flower Colour: Pale lilac-grey
  • Habit: Upright
  • Eventual height: 150-200cm (5-6ft) Spread: 150-200cm (5-6ft)
  • Hardiness: Very hardy - 20°C USDA zones 5-9
  • Leaf colour: Medium grey-green silvery
  • 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 B146

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

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