Buddleja, Variegated Butterfly Bush, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac 'Santana'
Buddleja davidii
Family: | Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Buddleja (BUD-lee-uh) (Info) |
Species: | davidii (duh-VID-ee-eye) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Santana |
Additional cultivar information: | (PP12383) |
Hybridized | by Dransfield |
Registered or introduced: | 1999 |
Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Foliage Color:
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
San Diego, California
San Jose, California
San Leandro, California
Dracut, Massachusetts
Coos Bay, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Lexington, Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Aug 2, 2016, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: This is a sport of 'Royal Red'. Unfortunately, it's one of the shortest-lived cultivars of a short-lived species. |
Positive | On Jun 19, 2013, natureguyfrog from San Diego, CA wrote: Confirm Cv "Santana"?_Pruning in nearly frost-free clime_Controling major pests: |
Positive | On Feb 8, 2012, bosoxbum from Manassas, VA wrote: This plant (and its close relative 'evil ways') is an incredible find for our very shady woodland border garden in Northern Virginia. Stunning variegated leaves up close, and year-long (at least so far) contrasting yellow color from a distance. Deer don't mess with it at all, and it still grew dense with only 3 hours of direct sun a day. No problems whatsoever, even in mostly clay soil, competing with poplar roots, wet or dry, temps down to 20F. The contrasting purple blooms aren't large, but they are more than a bonus. Good luck finding it at retailers. |
Neutral | On Mar 16, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Buddleia davidii 'Santana' GOLDEN VARIEG. B'FLY B Dec (z5) (Fra,Bfly) |
Neutral | On Jan 30, 2006, rcn48 from Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) wrote: Wondeful contrast of bright yellow and green variegated foliage with purple-red blooms. Introduced by Blakedown Nurseries in England. Patented plant: asexual propagation of this plant is prohibited. |