Royal Red Butterfly Bush

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

6-8 Feet

Mature Spread

6-8 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 9

The common name for this plant is Royal Red Butterfly Bush and the botanical name is Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'. You will notice the fantastic fragrance from the flowers right away. The Royal Red Butterfly Bush is deciduous, meaning that the leaves fall off each winter, and come back in the spring. There are purple colored flowers that bloom during midsummer through fall. This plant burst into color for fall interest.

Consider growing these in garden planters or containers for added flexibility on locations limited on space or sunlight. Space these slightly closer together to create a hedge, perfect for borders, privacy and wind protection. Stays short and perfect as a border plant, which are perfect placed along the edge of a garden bed or path. This plant works great in massing planting or as focal point in your landscaping. If you have a cut flower garden, this plant will be a fantastic addition. By planting these into a hedge, it forms a formal privacy screen. Pollution tolerant and great in garden planters, these plants work well in urban gardens. Consider using these plants in firescaping, where the landscape has been designed and maintained to reduce fire danger. The Royal Red Butterfly Bush typically grows 6-8 feet tall, and 4-6 feet wide. The growth habit is rounded.

SKU:

BUDRR