BUDDELIA DAVIDII ROYAL RED

Overview & Features

• Buddleia davidii ‘Royal Red’ is a vigorous, deciduous Butterfly Bush known for its rich reddish-purple flower spikes.

• Produces long, cone-shaped blooms from mid-summer into early autumn.

• Flowers are highly fragrant and extremely attractive to butterflies and bees.

• Features narrow, grey-green foliage with a soft, slightly silvery underside.

• Forms an upright shrub with arching flowering stems.

• Typically grows 2–3 metres in height and spread.

• Ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and informal hedging.

• Provides bold, late-season colour in the garden.

This variety is valued for its strong growth and vibrant summer display.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun for best flowering performance.

• Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor or chalky conditions.

• Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.

• Thrives in moderately fertile soil without excessive feeding.

• Suitable for open, sunny borders and cottage-style gardens.

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth.

• Plant at the same depth as it was in the container and firm gently.

• Allow sufficient space for its mature spread.

Buddleia performs best in warm, sunny, well-drained sites.

Watering, Feeding & Flowering

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Once established, plants are drought tolerant.

• Avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

• Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser if soil is poor.

• Excess feeding may promote leafy growth over flowers.

• Flowering typically occurs from mid-summer into early autumn.

• Deadheading encourages extended blooming.

Full sun ensures the heaviest flowering and richest colour.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Prune hard in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.

• Cut back to approximately 30–60 cm above ground level.

• Remove dead or weak stems to encourage strong new shoots.

• Deadhead spent flower spikes during summer to prolong flowering.

• Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

• Generally hardy and low maintenance once established.

With full sun and well-drained soil, Buddleia davidii ‘Royal Red’ will provide bold colour and valuable wildlife interest throughout the summer season

• Size
  3.5lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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