Buddleja davidii 'Opera'

Buddleja davidii 'Opera' is a French cultivar raised by Maurice Croux at Châtenay-Malabry and patented in 1970.[1]

Buddleja davidii
Cultivar'Opera'
OriginMaurice Croux, Châtenay-Malabry, France

Description

'Opera' grows to a modest height of 1.8 m, and has a dense, bushy habit. The plant is distinguished by its very large, scented panicles of fuchsia-pink flowers. David Stuart, former curator of the NCCPG national collection of Buddleja at Longstock Park Nursery, England, rated 'Opera' third in the pink Buddleja league, behind 'Pink Delight' and 'Border Beauty'.[2]

Cultivation

'Opera' remains in cultivation in Europe, but it is not known if it is grown in the UK. The shrub was introduced to the United States by the Gulf Stream Nursery, Virginia, and remains in commerce there; a specimen was (2012) under assessment at the J C Raulston Arboretum. Hardiness: USDA zones 7–9. [2]

NB The Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique in France raised the dwarf form 'Courtabud' (selling name Operette) from 'Opera'.[1]

References
  1. Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants. Vol. 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
  2. Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0


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