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Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Miss Ruby' PP #19,950; CPBR #3603
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh
SKU #07440
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | This newer summer lilac is noted for its compact habit and remarkably vivid blooms. The distinctive magenta flowers are fragrant and more vibrant than any other Buddleja variety. Excellent used in perennial beds, wildlife gardens and mixed borders. Non-invasive. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Container |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring. |
| History | Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of the JC Raulston Arboretum. First place winner in the 2008 Royal Horticultural Society Buddleja trials. |
Details
| Description | This newer summer lilac is noted for its compact habit and remarkably vivid blooms. The distinctive magenta flowers are fragrant and more vibrant than any other Buddleja variety. Excellent used in perennial beds, wildlife gardens and mixed borders. Non-invasive. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring. |
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History
| History | Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of the JC Raulston Arboretum. First place winner in the 2008 Royal Horticultural Society Buddleja trials. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.