Buddleja davidii 'Croyde'

Buddleja davidii
Cultivar 'Croyde'
Origin Croyde, Devon, UK

Buddleja davidii 'Croyde' is a cultivar raised from a seedling discovered growing on waste ground in the eponymous Devon village by nurseryman Martin Hugh-Jones, and introduced to commerce in 2004. [1]

Description

'Croyde' is distinguished by its long, slender purple panicles, complemented by narrow grey to olive green leaves which resemble those of var. nanhoensis. [1] [2]

Cultivation

'Croyde' is rare in cultivation, and is not known to have been introduced to North America or continental Europe. Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
  2. ↑ RHS Plant Trials 2008-2010 Buddleja davidii and its close hybrids. RHS, Wisley.
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