Buddleja lindleyana Fortune ex Lindl.

Taxonomic Nomenclature

Buddleja lindleyana Fortune ex Lindl.

Size

In the wild, this species grows to less than 3 meters tall.

Branch Morphology

It has slender branches that are tetragonous in cross-section and slightly winged.

Leaf Characteristics

Its dark green leaves are opposite, ovate, and measure 4 to 20 centimeters in length.

Flower Aesthetic Traits

Individual purple flowers of this species are considered some of the most attractive in the Buddleja genus.

Inflorescence Structure

However, the flowers appear in small numbers at intervals along slender, one-sided terminal panicles, so they do not create much visual impact.

Flower Scent

These flowers are also scentless.

Flowering Period

Flowering takes place in both June and July.

Ploidy

The ploidy of this species is 2n = 38.

Cultivation Hardiness Requirements

For cultivation, this shrub is hardy down to −15 °C, but it requires protection from winter winds and grows best when planted against a south-facing wall.

UK Cultivation Collections

In the United Kingdom, specimens of this shrub are part of the NCCPG national collection, held at Longstock Park Nursery near Stockbridge, and at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, both located in Hampshire.

USDA Hardiness Rating

The recommended hardiness rating for this species is USDA zone 8.