David Butterfly 'Candy Little Ruby' PBR P9(0,5L)

Dawid's buddleia Butterfly 'Candy Little Ruby' PBR – Ruby Garden Queen

Buddleia Davida Butterfly 'Candy Little Ruby' PBR (Buddleja davidii Butterfly 'Candy Little Ruby') is a compact variety with intense ruby red flowers that attracts butterflies and pollinators. Its compact habit, beautiful fragrance and long flowering make it an excellent choice for gardens, terraces and balconies. It is an ideal plant that combines decorative qualities with practical use in any space.

Characteristics of the 'Candy Little Ruby' buddleia

• Height and habit:

  • A compact shrub that reaches a height of 0.8–1 meter and a width of 0.8–1 meter. Its compact, elegant habit is perfect for confined spaces.

• Flowers:

  • Ruby flowers are gathered in slender, conical panicles 10–15 cm long.
  • It blooms profusely from July to October, providing vibrant colors throughout the summer and early fall.

• Leaves:

  • Narrow, lanceolate, dark green with a silvery tint on the underside, which contrasts perfectly with the ruby red flowers.

• Fragrance:

  • The flowers give off an intense, honey-like aroma that attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects.

Growing conditions

• Position:

  • It grows best in full sun, which is conducive to abundant flowering and intense coloration of flowers.

• Soil:

  • It requires well-drained, fertile, moderately moist soil. It tolerates slight dryness, but water stagnation should be avoided.

• Watering:

  • Regular watering during drought, especially during the flowering period, will ensure healthy development.

• Frost resistance:

  • Fully frost hardy (zone 5–9). In colder areas, young plants may need protection from frost.

Care

• Pruning:

  • In early spring (March-April), cut the shoots to a height of 20–30 cm to stimulate abundant flowering and maintain a compact habit.

• Fertilization:

  • In spring, apply a compound or organic fertilizer to support development and flowering.

• Mulching:

  • Mulch around the base of the shrub helps keep the soil moist and reduces weed growth.

Use in the Garden

1. Ornamental beds: Ruby flowers add color and contrast among other plants.
2. Solitaire: Ideal as a focal point in the garden or in the flowerbed.
3. Naturalistic gardens: Attracts pollinating insects, supporting biodiversity.
4. Containers: Its compact size makes it ideal for growing in pots on terraces and balconies.

Advantages of the 'Candy Little Ruby' buddleia

• Long flowering: The flowers decorate the shrub from summer to early autumn.
• Intense colours: Ruby flowers create a lively accent in any setting.
• Compact size: Great for smaller spaces.
• Easy care: Tolerant and not requiring intensive care.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 0.5 liters
• Height: 15-20 cm
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes