Buddleja 'Attraction'

Buddleja
Cultivar 'Attraction'
Origin Athens, Georgia, USA

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]

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]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Werner, D. J. and Snelling, L. K. (2009). 'Blue Chip' and 'Miss Ruby' Buddleja. HortScience June 2009, Vol. 44, no. 3 841-842.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stuart, D. D. (2006). Buddlejas. RHS Plant Collector Guide. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 978-0-88192-688-0