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The Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red', commonly known as the butterfly bush, is a striking deciduous shrub that captivates onlookers with its bold purple and red blooms. Beloved by gardeners for its magnetism for butterflies, this variety provides a dramatic flair to any garden setting, whether planted as a border, in group plantings, or as a solitary focal point.
With its majestic spires and alluring fragrance, 'Royal Red' invites a wide array of pollinators to your garden, enriching the local ecosystem and bringing your outdoor space to life.
When caring for Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red', consider these tips to ensure the health and beauty of your plant:
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For Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red', the ideal location is one that receives full sun to partial shade to truly flourish. While it is adaptable to a variety of soil types, ensuring that the soil is well-drained will contribute to its optimal health and impressive blooms. This shrub's preference for sun is linked to its flowering potential; more sunlight typically encourages a more abundant display of its striking purple and red blossoms. When choosing a site, consider the space required for its upright to bushy growth habit, allowing it to reach its full height and spread.
Planting Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' requires selecting a location that receives full sun to partial shade to encourage optimal flowering. This species thrives in a variety of well-drained soils and, due to its root being pot-grown, can be established in the garden at most times of the year, avoiding periods of frost. Upon planting, ensure an adequate spacing to accommodate its upright to bushy growth habit and potential height of up to 2.5 meters. Regular watering after planting will help establish this fragrant shrub, but once settled, it displays a noteworthy drought resistance.
To encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering, Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' should be pruned in early to mid-spring. Timing is crucial; prune after the threat of severe weather has subsided and when the buds are just beginning to swell. Cut back last year's growth to a set of strong buds, approximately one-third of the previous year's growth. This practice not only rejuvenates the plant, ensuring a bushy growth habit and an impressive display of its fragrant, purple and red blooms, but also helps maintain a manageable size.
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' requires an average amount of water to thrive. In its growing season, especially leading up to and during the flowering months from July to September, ensure the soil remains moist but well-drained. Over-watering or waterlogged conditions can be detrimental to the health of the plant. Once established, this species demonstrates good drought resistance, but young plants may need more frequent watering until their root systems are fully developed. During hot spells, water deeply to encourage deep root growth, but always allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering sessions.
To support the vigorous blooming and lush foliage of Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red', it is essential to provide the shrub with adequate nutrition. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears, ensuring the nutrients are available when the plant needs them most. A second application of fertilizer can be beneficial in late spring or early summer to bolster the flowering potential through the blooming months of July to September. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct application rate, as over-fertilization can be detrimental to the plant's health. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the base of the plant, avoiding direct contact with the stems or leaves to prevent burn, and water thoroughly after application to help distribute the nutrients into the soil.
The Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' boasts vibrant, reddish-purple panicles that are particularly attractive to a variety of pollinators, including the delightful sight of butterflies flitting from bloom to bloom. When planting in a pot, ensure there is ample drainage to facilitate healthy root development. This species thrives with moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between applications. For optimal growth, a sunny position is preferable, allowing the 'Royal Red' to flourish and achieve its full ornamental potential.
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' typically achieves a height of 2.5 meters at full maturity.
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' is adaptable to various soil types, but it thrives best in a well-drained soil environment. Ensuring proper drainage facilitates the plant's healthy growth and development.
The ideal location for Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' is one that receives ample sunlight as well as partial shade. This plant thrives in an environment where it can benefit from direct sunlight and also experience some shade throughout the day.
The flowers of Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' bloom in shades of purple and red, adding a vibrant and captivating touch to the plant.
Indeed, Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' is considered winter hardy. With a tolerance for temperatures ranging from -20.6°C to -15.0°C, it falls within the USDA hardiness zones 6b to 7a. This indicates that it can endure winter conditions in these zones, making it a suitable plant for these regions without the need for extensive protection against cold temperatures.
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' is not an evergreen plant. It is deciduous, shedding its leaves in the autumn and regrowing them in the spring.
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' typically takes 5 to 10 years to reach its ultimate height, indicating a moderate growth rate over time.
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If you have ordered large-sized plants or trees, we deliver them on sealed pallets and place them around your house or driveway. The pallets are sturdy and provide optimal protection for large-sized plants.
We deliver small or medium-sized plants in boxes. The size of the box depends on the size of the plant. We always make sure that the plant has enough space but still stands firmly in the box, so it cannot be damaged during transport.
Discover the vibrant allure of Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red', a magnificent addition to any garden. Its rich, crimson blooms not only add a regal touch of color but also attract an array of butterflies. This plant's robust growth and lush foliage make it a standout choice for garden enthusiasts.
