SKU: 70465824784
can a butterfly bush be planted in a pot

can a butterfly bush be planted in a pot Royal Red Butterfly Bush - 1 Gallon / 10-Pack

Sale price$24.45 Regular price$27.17
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 12 - Jul 17

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

can a butterfly bush be planted in a pot Royal Red Butterfly Bush - 1 Gallon / 10-PackRoyal Red Butterfly Bush Turns Your Landscape Into a Pollinator Manget Fragrance, Color, and Blooms that Last All Summer Long Long, cone shaped panicles in deep magenta to reddish purple bloom from early summer through fall. Powerfully fragrant with a sweet, honey like scent that carries through the garden on warm days. Draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds in impressive numbers throughout the blooming season. Fast growing and vigorous; reaches 6

Royal Red Butterfly Bush Turns Your Landscape Into a Pollinator Manget 

Fragrance, Color, and Blooms that Last All Summer Long

  • Long, cone-shaped panicles in deep magenta to reddish-purple bloom from early summer through fall.
  • Powerfully fragrant with a sweet, honey-like scent that carries through the garden on warm days.
  • Draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds in impressive numbers throughout the blooming season.
  • Fast-growing and vigorous; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall with an arching, upright habit
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; drought tolerant, deer-resistant, and genuinely low-maintenance once established

The Royal Red Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red') produces deep reddish-purple flowers that bloom from summer to fall, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees with their sweet fragrance and nectar-rich clusters.

The Buddleja davidii Royal Red Butterfly Bush is a sight for the eyes planted in any butterfly garden landscape! As long as you have a sunny planting spot this flowering perennial shrub will flourish with huge flower heads whose fragrance will attract butterflies and other pollinators like bees or hummingbirds to your landscape.

This flowering butterfly bush plant features very dark red conical flower heads that have a bloom time from early to mid-summer to early fall at their prime. You can start seeing the clusters of flowers as early as May or June and they will last all the way until September. They will appear on a long shrub-like spike that surrounds the circumference of the plant.

The Butterfly Bush Royal Red is a fantastic landscaping addition, as it adds both aesthetics and function to any outdoor space. Plant it in the garden border, where its stunning reddish-purple blooms can accentuate other colors, or use it as an anchor plant for a butterfly garden. The Royal Red Butterfly Bush is a wonderful way to lend color and vibrancy to patios, balconies, or small spaces. Furthermore, the plant is a pollinator and attracts beautiful butterflies that typically swarm to its lush, nectar-rich bloom.

What Makes the Royal Red Butterfly Bush Special?

Blooms That Keep Coming: Royal Red flowers on new wood, which means it produces fresh blooms on every new shoot the plant puts out through the season. Deadheading spent panicles encourages the next round of flowers and keeps the display looking full and intentional from summer through the first frosts of fall. Few shrubs in this size range give you that kind of sustained color with so little intervention.

Fragrance That Earns Its Place. The long flower spikes carry a genuinely sweet, honey-like scent that enhances the garden beyond just the visual. On warm summer evenings, the fragrance reaches out into outdoor living spaces in a way that makes the plant valuable even when you're not standing right next to it.

A Pollinator Hub. The name isn't an exaggeration. Butterflies of all varieties find these blooms reliably and return to them repeatedly through the season. Bees work the panicles heavily as well, and hummingbirds visit with regularity. If building a productive pollinator garden is part of the goal, Royal Red earns a primary spot.

Fast Growth, Strong Presence. This is a vigorous shrub that reaches 6 to 8 feet with a broad, arching habit. The long flower spikes add strong vertical interest, and the lance-shaped gray-green foliage with silvery undersides has a soft, attractive texture between blooms. It works as a specimen plant, anchors a mixed border, and provides excellent backdrop height for shorter perennials and ornamental grasses planted in front of it.

The Butterfly Bush Royal Red is a fantastic landscaping addition, as it adds both aesthetics and function to any outdoor space. Plant it in the garden border, where its stunning reddish-purple blooms can accentuate other colors, or use it as an anchor plant for a butterfly garden. The Royal Red Butterfly Bush is a wonderful way to lend color and vibrancy to patios, balconies, or small spaces. Furthermore, the plant is a pollinator and attracts beautiful butterflies that typically swarm to its lush, nectar-rich bloom.

How to Care for Your Royal Red Butterfly Bush

The Buddleja Royal Red Butterfly Bush grows to a mature size of 6-8 feet tall, making it an ideal choice for planting in a mixed garden bed or as a colorful hedging option. This butterfly bush thrives in USDA grow zones 5-9, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to produce its stunning blooms.

  • Plant in full sun with 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily which will produce the heaviest blooms.
  • Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers a more well-drained soil mix.Water regularly through the establishment period. Once rooted in, the plant handles dry periods with solid drought tolerance.
  • Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature through summer heat
  • Prune in late winter or early spring, down to about 12 to 18 inches from the ground, to encourage the vigorous new growth that carries the season's flowers.
  • Deadhead spent panicles through the season to encourage continuous reblooming

Why Buy From Perfect Plants?

Family-owned since 1980, Perfect Plants grows vibrant, nursery-grade plants on our sunny Florida farm. With expert care from start to finish, your Royal Red Butterfly Bush ships straight from our fields to your door arriving healthy, happy, and ready to thrive.

Check out all our Butterfly Bushes for sale.

*Disclaimer: This plant cannot ship to WA or OR due to state regulations

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 70465824784

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell can a butterfly bush be planted in a pot

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 2171 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
L
Verified Purchase
Larry B.
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
My dog’s new favorite
Size: 8 in, Color: Squirrel
didn’t expect much for the price but my dog actually loves this thing. It’s tough enough to hold up to regular chewing and the leather gives it a nice texture that’s different from the usual plush toys. He carries it around like it’s his prize. It’s not indestructible and if your dog is a heavy shredder it probably won’t last forever but for moderate chewers it holds up way better than a lot of toys I’ve tried. Definitely worth grabbing again.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025
M
Verified Purchase
M
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 4
Not for gnawers
Size: 11.5 in, Color: Bear
I was hoping this would work for my teenage ACD and save my leather goods from being chewed on. He gnawed on it quietly I was thrilled. But I had to take it from him within a few minutes. Gnawing apparently equals chewing pieces off. Not made for chewers or gnawers. It seemed to be well made, was soft, was actually a fairly good size and didn’t get gross when it got spitty. Just didn’t work out for Captain chaos destructor of all.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
Maria Peters
Dallas, US
★★★★★ 5
Durable & Leather. For Small-Medium Dogs
Size: 15 in, Color: Retriever, Size: 15 in, Color: Retriever
This is a great dog toy! My Pomeranian is a small guy at only 8lbs. but he sure knows how to chew and he does it as often as he can. I was throwing out toy after toy because he was tearing them to pieces after only a half hour or so. After putting my money in the garbage so many times, I decided to search for toys that would hold up to his destructive mouth. I found a lot that claimed they wouldn't fall apart but they were all more than I wanted to spend. I came across this toy and a rabbit shaped one just like this. I bought both months ago and both are still in tact after all this time. Sure the edges are a little frayed but other than that, no damage whatsoever! I'm not sure what dura fused means but that seemed promising to me when I was reading the description, also the fact that they're leather made them seem more durable to me. Both have squeakers inside and some sort of stuffing as well. I throw all of my dogs toys in the laundry or hand wash them once a week, except for these. When these toys get wet with my dogs saliva, they look like they're not meant to get wet. Even without washing, these seem fine. This toy is probably about 9" long or so if I had to guess. In my opinion, it'd be perfect for a medium sized dog. It's a tiny bit big for my little guy but he manages just fine! If you're looking for a durable toy that your small to medium dog can chew on constantly, look no further!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
G
Verified Purchase
GK5040
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Always looking for less destructible dog toys
Size: 8 in, Color: Squirrel, Size: 8 in, Color: Squirrel
I am constantly searching for aggressive chewer dog toys. So many claim to be and one look and you know they haven’t met your dog!! Our golden retriever is so sweet until he gets his claws and teeth into a new toy. We nicknamed him the shredder, as he rips his new toys to pieces. I accidentally stumbled across this toy. We have never owned a leather dog toy. The squirrel is going to give Maverick a run for his money. The edges are double sewn closed. I am very impressed with the quality of this toy for $5.75 which includes the sales price and an additional 10% off coupon. Even without those two incentives the toy is less than $8 prime. The other shapes are similar or cheaper in price and now I see a 50% off 1 toy coupon when you buy 2. What a deal and the squirrel has a squeaker inside. What I like about the squirrel is that there’s less limbs or appendages for Maverick to shred off. The bunny has ears, the raccoon has hands, the buffalo has legs, the bone and retriever stick have a rope, the bear has a neck and head that could be chewed off, similar to the fox who has a tail and snout. The squirrel looks like it would be harder to destroy! The squeaker was hard to push at first but is easier now. Maverick has a black lab sister who loves squirrels, more so than she loves toys, and I found this toy searching for squirrel toys for her. It is offered in 8 other shapes. The squirrel measures almost 8” tall by 5” wide. It’s perfect for a medium or large size dog. Based on the construction of this squirrel dog toy it looks acceptable for an aggressive chewer and won’t break the bank. It’s very affordable. Always supervise! Updates to follow at Christmas:). BTW, the squirrel did not smell bad upon opening.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
C
Verified Purchase
Cakirsch
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 4
Puppy loves it. Well built and fun for her to play with.
Size: 15 in, Color: Retriever
My double doodle mix loved this toy. It is well made and she loves the different texture of the rope. Sadly she has already torn the rope apart and so now it’s just the leather part. This would be the perfect toy for non agressive chewers. Wish the rope lasted a little longer. SPOT is my new favorite company to get her chew toys from now. They’re well built and aren’t expensive like all the other dog toys out there.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025

recommand products