Description

Buddleja

davidii

‘Royal Red’

Also Known as Buddleja or Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii Royal Red (15) Seeds

Type: Perennial Shrub, Hardy, Semi Evergreen to deciduous. Fast growth each Spring and Summer. Tough and Easy to grow
Bloom: July to Sept
Flower: Long spikes, fragrant, rich red purple flowers on upright arching shrub. Flowers on current years growth
Height: 6-8’ tall 4-5’ wide
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Most soils as long as well drained
Moisture: Moderate to regular
Zone: To Z5 (-20 to 10F)
Use: Mass planting, butterfly garden, mixed perennial shrub border, accent plant
Tolerances: Tolerant of Lime
Notes: Cut back heavily in Spring before new growth begins. May die to ground in freezing weather but will regrow from roots as perennial and flower same year