Buddleja davidii 'Thia' = Santana

Buddleja davidii 'Thia' (selling name Santana) is a cultivar which originated as a variegated sport of 'Royal Red', raised in 1997 by Rod Dransfield, of Knaresborough, England.[1] The shrub has suffered several other names in its short history; see Synonymy.

Buddleja davidii
Santana, Longstock Park, UK
Cultivar'Thia' = Santana
OriginRod Dransfield, Knaresborough, England

Description

Santana grows to a height of two metres, bearing leaves with broad, creamy yellow margins and speckled yellow centres. The panicles of purple-red flowers are 20–25 cm long.[2]

Cultivation

Santana has become widely cultivated in the United Kingdom, and was introduced to the United States in 2007, despite its reputation for poor growth and short life. [3] A specimen is grown as part of the NCCPG national buddleja collection held by the Longstock Park Nursery near Stockbridge.[2] Hardiness: USDA zones 7–9.[3]

Synonymy
  • Buddleja davidii 'Red Admiral'
  • Buddleja davidii 'Sultan'
  • Buddleja davidii 'Sultana'

References
  1. Hatch, L. (2007). Cultivars of Woody Plants. Vol. 1 (A-G) 2007 Edition. TCR Press Horticultural PDF. books.
  2. Moore, P. (2012). Buddleja list 2011–2012, Longstock Park Nursery. Longstock Park Nursery, UK.
  3. Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0


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