Buddleja 'Silver Frost'

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Buddleja hybrid
Cultivar'Silver Frost'
OriginUniversity of Georgia, Athens, US

Buddleja 'Silver Frost' is a hybrid cultivar raised by Michael Dirr and his team at the University of Georgia, US, from a crossing of 'Lochinch' and an unnamed variety.[1][2][3] 'Silver Frost' grows rapidly to a height of about 2.0 m and is distinguished by its silver-grey foliage allied with upright panicles of pure white flowers.[1] As of 2013, 'Silver Frost' is only cultivated in the US and Canada. Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
  2. ^ "Buddleja 'Silver Frost' - Trees and Shrubs Online". treesandshrubsonline.org. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  3. ^ Hawke, Richard (August 2015). "Beyond the Basic Butterfly Bush" (PDF). Fine Gardening. pp. 30–36.