Buddleia Davidii 'Royal Red'

Butterfly Bush 'Royal Red

Long panicles of gorgeous, aromatic purple red blossoms with grey-green lance-shaped foliage and arching branches create an incredible appearance in the crowd. Blooms in mid summer through early fall. Its amazing scented flowers attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. A fast growing deciduous shrub with height of 6 ft at maturity by 3 ft wide in irregular spreading habit. Easily grown in full sun exposure in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Buddleia davidii royal red is an excellent selection for mass planting and specimen.

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Fuchsia

Fall color

Grey Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Clay

Landscape use

Mass Planting, Specimen

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No