Buddleja davidii 'Bishop's Velvet'

Buddleja davidii 'Bishop's Velvet' is a cultivar raised at Sir John Quicke[1] and Lady Prue Berthon's garden at Newton St Cyres, in Devon, England.[2] 'Bishop's Velvet' featured in the Royal Horticultural Society Buddleja Euro-trials held at Wisley from 2008 to 2010, but was unplaced in the public popularity poll.

Buddleja davidii
Cultivar'Bishop's Velvet'
OriginNewton St Cyres, Devon, England

Description

'Bishop's Velvet' grows to a height of 2.75 m. The foliage is dark green above, grey-green beneath. Unlike other deep purple varieties, the throats of the flowers are the same colour. Otherwise, the paniculate inflorescences are typical of davidii.[2]

Cultivation

'Bishop's Velvet' is rare in cultivation in the UK,[2] and not widely sold.[3] Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.[2]

References
  2. Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
  3. Cubey, J. & Merrick, J. (2012). RHS Plant Finder 2012-2013. Royal Horticultural Society, London. ISBN 978-1-90705-725-0


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