Butterfly Bush - Santana

Butterfly Bush Santana, Buddleia 'Santana' PP#12,383, is a delightful new butterfly bush with bright variegated foliage! The dark green leaves are surrounded by a neat bright yellow margin, which makes a wonderful accent for the purple-red flowers. 'Santana' PP#12,383 is long blooming, but looks great even when not in bloom! Butterflies and hummingbirds delight in its sweet fragrance! This deciduous bush blooms mid-summer to early fall. Butterflies and bees will flock to the honey-scented blossoms, whose dilute nectar is sweetest in midday sun. Plant it near a path or patio and the shrub will provide a delightful fragrance for you, too. It's generally pest-free. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back to the ground in spring.