Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'

Grown for its superb flowers, this is a deciduous medium sized to large shrub with long clusters of fragrant deep purple-red flowers in mid to late summer. The leaves are pale grey-green and the long lasting flowers appear on long, arching branches.

Best flower display in a position with plenty of sun..

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Flower Colour: Purple-red
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' grows to be a large branching, rounded shrub if left unpruned.
  • Height: up to 2.5 - 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Pruning: To encourage flowering and keep a tidy habit, prune Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' back hard to a bud in February or March.