Royal Red Butterfly Bush Live Plant – Buddleia Davidii 1 Gallon Flowering Shrub

Add rich color and graceful flowers to your landscape with this live Buddleia davidii ‘Royal Red’, commonly known as Royal Red Butterfly Bush. This deciduous flowering shrub is known for its long, arching clusters of deep reddish-purple to magenta flowers that create an attractive display during the blooming season. Its fast-growing, bushy habit makes it a beautiful choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and mixed landscape plantings. You will receive one healthy live plant in approximately 1-gallon growing size. The nursery pot is not included, and some soil may be removed from the root ball before shipping.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Royal Red Butterfly Bush plant
✔️ Approximately 1-gallon growing size
✔️ Healthy, established flowering shrub
✔️ Shipped without nursery pot with some soil removed
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Royal Red Butterfly Bush
Botanical Name: Buddleia davidii ‘Royal Red’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 5–7 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, arching, and bushy
Foliage: Green to gray-green lance-shaped leaves
Flower Color: Deep reddish-purple to magenta
Flower Form: Long, dense flower clusters
Bloom Season: Summer into fall under favorable conditions
Growth Rate: Fast
Garden Use: Borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and landscape beds
USDA Zones: Approximately 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with a sufficiently large container

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Royal Red Butterfly Bush promptly after arrival in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture while the root system becomes established, avoiding constantly soggy conditions. Some temporary wilting or leaf loss may occur from shipping stress. Once established, pruning in late winter or early spring can help maintain a tidy shape and encourage vigorous new flowering growth.