Buddleja 'Attraction'
Buddleja 'Attraction' is a cultivar raised from an open pollination of Buddleja × weyeriana 'Honeycomb' by Prof. Michael Dirr at the University of Georgia, USA, in 1999.[1]
| Buddleja | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Attraction' |
| Origin | Athens, Georgia, USA |
Description
'Attraction' grows to a height of 2.75 m. The foliage is grey-green, whilst the inflorescences comprise magenta-red panicles. The shrub is reputed to most closely resemble 'Royal Red'. [2]
Cultivation
'Attraction' is not known to be cultivated beyond the USA. Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.[2]
Derivatives
The cultivar was crossed with 'White Ball' to create the highly successful 'Miss Ruby'.[1]
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References
- Werner, D. J. and Snelling, L. K. (2009). 'Blue Chip' and 'Miss Ruby' Buddleja. HortScience June 2009, Vol. 44, no. 3 841-842.
- Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0
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