Buddleja davidii 'Gonglepod'

Buddleja davidii

'Gonglepod' panicle, with Red Admiral butterfly
Cultivar 'Gonglepod'
Origin England

Buddleja davidii 'Gonglepod' is a British cultivar of a chance seedling found at the Langthorn's Plantery, Dunmow, Essex. [1]

Description

'Gonglepod' grows to a height of 2 m. The foliage is typical of the species; the inflorescences are lilac-blue panicles 20–25 cm long. [2]

Cultivation

'Gonglepod' is rare in cultivation, and not known beyond the UK. A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national collection at Longstock Park Nursery[2] Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
  2. 1 2 Moore, P. (2012). Buddleja List 2011-2012, Longstock Park Nursery. Longstock Park Nursery.
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