Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' | Butterfly Bush
Arching pink flower spears
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'
Butterfly Bush
- A fast growing deciduous shrub which produces some of the largest Buddleja blooms available
- Clusters of magenta red, honey scented flowers on panicles up to 50cm in length
- Ideal as part of your wildlife friendly border, this plant loves the sun but will also do well with a little shade
- Grows to around 5m tall unless pruned
- A fully hardy perennial plant which is easy to grow and care for
- The silvery green folige turns an attractive butter yellow colour in autumn
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4 metres and a spread of 2 to 3 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' prefers well-drained soil of any type, including chalky or poor soils.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during dry spells.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
The Butterfly Bush is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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