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alternifolia Unique

Since 1982 I have made hundreds of Buddleja crosses, the majority rejected within eighteen months. I was somewhat surprised when in 2009 in a batch of B. alternifolia hybrid seedlings, one plant looked total different to anything I have raised before or ever seen.

A B. alternifolia hybrid flowering on the current year’s wood, not only that the flowering continued for four to five months, and even better the flowers have no pollen so no seeds were produced but the flowers still had nectar for butterflies.

This is a compact not a dwarf plant if grown in a pot, however, planted in a garden will reach 2m if not pruned.

 

 History

Discovered in 2009 in a batch of B. alternifolia hybrid seedlings by Peter Moore.

 

  • Flower Colour: lilac
  • Habit: bushy
  • Eventual height: 2m if pruned less in a pot
  • Hardiness: - 16c
  • Leaf colour: silverery green
  • Flowering: Very floriferous. the flowers are 25-30cm (10-12") in length
  • Fragrance: slight scent
  • Situation: sunny well drained
  • Wildlife: moderate

Project Details

FAMILY

Scrophulariaceae

Place of Origin

Central China, west China and Japan

Plant Heritage

Accession Number B223

All details of our collection are held on the main Plant Heritage database including plant name, accession number, date of accession and plant source.

 

  • Genus Buddleja
  • Hybrid alternifolia Unique 'PMOORE12' EU2015/1030
  • Category Hardy Hybrid
  • Propagation for resale is illegal without a licence from the agent

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