Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet'
Buddleja davidii 'White Bouquet' is one of the older white cultivars, raised by Hungarian émigrée Sigmund Tarnok at his New Orleans nursery and patented in 1942,[1] but still regarded as one of the best white-flowering varieties available. [2]
| Buddleja davidii | |
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| Cultivar | 'White Bouquet' |
| Origin | Sigmund Tarnok nursery, New Orleans, USA |
Description
'White Bouquet' typically grows to a height and spread of 3.0 × 5.0 m, its arching branches bearing large, < 30 cm long, panicles of white flowers with yellow eyes, complemented by grey-green foliage. [1]
Cultivation
'White Bouquet' has become widely established in the USA and the UK. A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national collection held by Longstock Park Nursery in the UK. [3] Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9[2]
References
- Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants. Vol. 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
- Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
- Moore, P. (2011). List of Buddleja davidii cultivars held at Longstock Park Nursery, 2011. Longstock Park, UK.
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