The Royal Horticultural Society as given this cultivar its coveted Award of Garden Merit."Excellent, wonderful colour, the nearest to red...Read More so far. Its compact habit makes it great for a small garden. Most distinctive. Height and spread 200x200cm." http://apps.rhs.org.uk/planttrials/TrialReports/Buddleja 201...
Buddleia 'White Ball' x Buddleia 'Attraction'.
US PP # 19,950
This species isn't long-lived (usually under 10 years). Hard pruning (to 6") annually in early spring helps it renew itself and improves bloom.
All B. davdii cultivars require weekly deadheading for them to look and bloom its best.
Butterfly bushes may be good nectar sources for adult butterflies, but they are not food sources for the caterpillars of any Lepidoptera native to the continental US.
In some places, B. davidii can be an invasive weed: England, France, New Zealand, and the states of Oregon and Washington. It has naturalized in eastern N. America but is not considered invasive there. Recent cultivars are usually selected for dramatically reduced fertility.This species has naturalized along the west coast of N. America from BC to Califolia, and also in 17 eastern states.
'Miss Ruby' is a sweetheart of a plant noted for its compact habit and remarkabl...Read Morey vivid, rich pink blooms. The flower color is unlike any other Buddleia. It is very well branched which results in lots of beautiful fragrant flowers. This new Butterfly Bush has silver-green leaves, and has a tight growth habit. Now even gardeners with limit space can attract butterflies and hummingbirds to their garden with 'Miss Ruby' Buddleia. Cut back heavily in the spring for better flowering. Dies back to the ground in the northern states (roots are hardy).
The Royal Horticultural Society as given this cultivar its coveted Award of Garden Merit."Excellent, wonderful colour, the nearest to red...Read More
Buddleia - ‘Miss Ruby’ Butterfly Bush
'Miss Ruby' is a sweetheart of a plant noted for its compact habit and remarkabl...Read More