"Sacha" wrote in message
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Sacha11/12/03 5:37

Martin Sykes11/12/03 5:23


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"Sacha" wrote in message
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A friend of ours has a Buddleia and has promised us cuttings of it but
he
was given it and doesn't know (or perhaps, remember) its name. It and
has
very large ovate leaves - much bigger than the 'usual' Buddleias. The
flowers are, apparently, a bluey-grey. It was given to him by a now
dead
gardener called Esther Merton - trouble is Ray can't remember the name
of
her garden!! Where is Tim Longville when I need him?! ;-)
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Sacha
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South Devon
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Alta Vista turned up one match in an article about hellibores

Amongst the more curious individuals which have turned up in recent
years,
Strangman had a running form which originated in Ireland and came to
her
from Esther Merton. This spreads rather than forms clumps and was
always the
first to flower in her garden at The Old Rectory, Burghfield.

Thanks, Martin. That's the only reference I could find, too.
I like the sound of that Hellebore, too!

Just a tiny bit more on this Buddleia - apparently it was brought back
from
China!
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All buddleia comes from China, I have been growing it for years[for
butterflies], it is very strong , and hardy,
and if I had a choice,
I would rather not have the one you describe, which I have a lot of , trees
of, but the very dark purple one which is a stunning colour,
I do like the white as well,
best I like the round orange one , but it doesn't like outdoors !
Gea





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