Buddleja davidii Royal Red Butterfly Bush 3L Pot

Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' is a pollinator-friendly shrub delivering vibrant red-purple flower panicles from June to September. Ideal for UK gardens, it thrives in urban conditions and is beginner-friendly.

Key Features

• Pollinator attractant: Proven to support butterflies, bees, and ladybirds with nectar-rich blooms.
• Growth habit: Reaches 4m high and 4m wide in 5–10 years; mature height suitable for beds, borders, or large containers.
• Drought and pollution tolerant: Performs well in sunny, well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and tolerates city air.
• Low maintenance: Responds well to hard pruning in winter; regular deadheading extends blooming.
• Supplied as: Plant in 3 litre pot, 25-30cm tall.

Care Instructions

• Plant in full sun for optimal flowering.
• Water regularly until established; minimal watering needed once mature.
• Hard prune in early spring to shape and encourage new growth.

FAQs

• Is 'Royal Red' butterfly bush good for pollinators? Yes, it provides nectar from early summer to autumn, attracting diverse pollinators.
• How does its size compare to other varieties? It is among the larger buddlejas, reaching 4m x 4m at maturity.
• Is it beginner-friendly? Yes; requires minimal care and adapts to harsh conditions.
• Does it tolerate pollution? Buddleja thrives in urban areas and is pollution-resistant.
• Why choose a 3L pot? Plants in 3 litre pots establish faster and have stronger root systems for UK gardens.