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Royal Red Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye
SKU #01356
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | Spectacular summer color from conical clusters of rich, purple-red flowers. The nectar-rich flowers have a splendid fragrance. A beautiful selection with a naturally relaxed habit giving it a loftier, shorter appearance than taller varieties. A good background or accent plant for a perennial border or cutting garden. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Milkweed (Asclepias); Heliotrope (Heliotropium); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Salvia (Salvia) |
| 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. |
Details
| Description | Spectacular summer color from conical clusters of rich, purple-red flowers. The nectar-rich flowers have a splendid fragrance. A beautiful selection with a naturally relaxed habit giving it a loftier, shorter appearance than taller varieties. A good background or accent plant for a perennial border or cutting garden. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Milkweed (Asclepias); Heliotrope (Heliotropium); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Salvia (Salvia) |
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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Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Red Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Midsummer through fall
Is Royal Red Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Royal Red Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Royal Red Butterfly Bush?
Royal Red Butterfly Bush is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Royal Red Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Royal Red Butterfly Bush grow?
Royal Red Butterfly Bush has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Royal Red Butterfly Bush?
Royal Red Butterfly Bush grows in an Vase-Shaped habit.
Where can I use Royal Red Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
Royal Red Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
What color are Royal Red Butterfly Bush flowers?
Royal Red Butterfly Bush produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Royal Red Butterfly Bush?
Royal Red Butterfly Bush has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Royal Red Butterfly Bush?
Good companion plants for Royal Red Butterfly Bush include: Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Milkweed (Asclepias); Heliotrope (Heliotropium); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Salvia (Salvia).
How do I care for Royal Red Butterfly Bush?
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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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.