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Buddleja 'Royal Red' Shrub

Name: Buddleja 'Royal Red' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BU.B.12.1
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lance-shaped green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Small reddish-purple scented flowers

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Prefers reasonably well-draining soil

Description

Buddleja 'Royal Red' is a large and deciduous shrub that offers an impressive display. The long and narrow leaves are a lovely mid green with flecks of white beneath. This is complemented by small, luscious purple-red flowers which grow in a tight clusters upon long panicles. These flowers are beautifully scented and attract pollinators, particularly butterflies which flock to this species. With a spreading habit, and growing up to 4x4 meters, this shrub is ideal for a garden border.

Buddleja 'Royal Red' will thrive in full sun and partial shade in an exposed or sheltered environment. It is hardy and low maintenance, and can grow in a variety of moist but well-drained soils.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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