Buddleja davidii Santana

Common Name:
Santana Butterfly Bush

Description:
The Buddleja davidii 'Santana' is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant variegated foliage and fragrant flower spikes. Its leaves are green with bold golden-yellow margins, providing year-round visual appeal. In summer and early autumn, this fast-growing shrub produces large, cone-shaped clusters of deep purple flowers that are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Santana thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade. It is drought-tolerant once established and responds well to pruning, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, informal hedges, or feature plantings. This hardy shrub is perfect for adding colour and life to Melbourne gardens while requiring minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 m
• Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Perennial
• Fast Growing
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Coneflower (Echinacea spp.)