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Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' forms a gracefully arching, medium sized evergreen shrub. It is valued for its long blooming rich colour and perfume. This plant is quick growing and low maintenance.
Red purple flowers from early Summer till Autumn are very attractive to native birds and insects. Hence its common name is butterfly bush.
How to grow
This plant is a tough survivor, even in less ideal conditions. Excellent choice for coastal gardens or exposed gardens. Prefers full sun but will also grow in part shade. Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' is very easily grown in a wide variety of soils. From sandy to clay based soils and including good garden loam or limestone-based soils. Because it is also tolerant of a wide range of soil pH, from acid to alkaline. Prefers good drainage and so is not suitable for permanently waterlogged positions.