Buddleja davidii 'Fromow's Purple'
Buddleja davidii 'Fromow's Purple' is a British cultivar released circa 1945 by the Fromow Nursery of Windlesham, Surrey.[1]
| Buddleja davidii | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Fromow's Purple' |
| Origin | Windlesham, UK |
Description
'Fromow's Purple' is a vigorous shrub producing large terminal panicles of deep purple flowers;[2] it also enjoys a prolonged flowering season.[3]
Cultivation
'Fromow's Purple' initially enjoyed much popularity, but was eclipsed by more exotic cultivars such as 'Ile de France',[4] and is now uncommon in cultivation. The cultivar was not listed in the 2011 - 2012 edition of the RHS Plantfinder, and is probably no longer in commerce. 'Fromow's Purple' is not known to have been introduced to North America.
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References
- Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants. Vol. 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
- Gardener's Chronicle, Vol. 160, 1966.
- Royal Horticultural Society. The Garden, Vol. 101. 1976.
- Thomas, G. S. (2004). Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers & Bamboos. Frances Lincoln, London. ISBN 978-0-7112-2395-0
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