Buddleja 'Winter Sun' is a British cultivar raised by Steve Nevard, London, from a crossing of B. araucana (formerly B. nappei) and B. officinalis.[1][2][3] 'Winter Sun' is a winter / early spring flowering shrub of similar size and vigour to B. officinalis. It has pink-flushed-yellow flowers in terminal clusters of small globose heads, complemented by olive green foliage with a brown tomentose underside.[1][3]
| Buddleja hybrid | |
|---|---|
 Inflorescence of Buddleja 'Winter Sun'. | |
| Cultivar | 'Winter Sun' |
| Origin | London, UK |
'Winter Sun' is uncommon.[2] It is not known to be in cultivation beyond the UK. A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national buddleja collection held by Longstock Park Nursery near Stockbridge.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Moore, P. (2012). Buddleja list 2011 - 2012 Longstock Park Nursery. Longstock Park Nursery, UK.
- ^ a b Large, Andrew. "Buddleja 'Winter Sun' - Trees and Shrubs Online". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ a b Stuart, David D. (2006). Buddlejas. Plant Collectors Guide. Royal Horticultural Society. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. pp. 101–102. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0 – via Internet Archive.
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