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Royal Red Butterfly Bush Seeds for Planting – Buddleja davidii

Royal Red Butterfly Bush Seeds for Planting – Buddleja davidii

$16.39 USD
$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds on the soil surface and gently press without covering.

Maintain consistent moisture and warmth until germination.

Transplant seedlings outdoors once strong and after frost danger has passed.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun with well-drained soil.

Water regularly during early growth, then moderately.

Prune back in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

Tips

Deadhead faded blooms to extend flowering.

Avoid waterlogged soil.

Best performance is achieved with at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Flowering

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer to Early Fall

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Royal Red Butterfly Bush Seeds for Planting – Buddleja davidii
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Shrub

Royal Red Butterfly Bush is a hardy ornamental shrub valued for its intense flower color and ability to attract butterflies and beneficial insects. It provides continuous blooms and strong garden impact throughout the summer season.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small Seed Capsules

plant-height

Plant Height

200–300 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

5–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

120–150 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000182033

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Royal Red butterfly bush look in a garden?

It develops an upright form with ornamental red flower clusters that create a strong vertical accent during the flowering season.

Can Royal Red butterfly bush be grown in a container?

Yes. The product lists container gardening as suitable, but its mature height means a large, stable container is preferable.

How much sunlight does Royal Red butterfly bush need?

Full sun is recommended, with the page suggesting around 6–8 hours of sunlight daily for good performance.

What happens if spent butterfly bush flowers are left on the plant?

Removing faded blooms helps maintain a tidy appearance and can support continued flowering during the season.

How far apart should Royal Red butterfly bushes be planted?

The listed spacing is approximately 120–150 cm between plants.

What soil condition suits Royal Red butterfly bush?

Well-drained soil is recommended, and waterlogged growing conditions should be avoided.