Description

Looking for a butterfly bush with real character? Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ is a great choice. Miss Ruby is a compact butterfly bush with vivid, rich ruby-pink flower spikes from summer to autumn and silvery-green leaves. It is ideal for borders and large pots.

Buddleja, the butterfly bush, is one of the best plants for attracting butterflies. Its long, honey-scented flower spikes appear from midsummer into autumn, and modern compact varieties bring the same wildlife value to small gardens and patio pots.

Key features of Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’

• Plant type: Fast-growing deciduous shrub
• Season of interest: Summer to early autumn
• Look: Rich ruby-pink flowers on a compact shrub
• Height and spread: 1.5m x 1.5m
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Any well-drained soil, including poor and chalky ground
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: Established container-grown plant
• Best for: wildlife and pollinator borders, cottage gardens, containers, wildlife gardens

Why choose Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’?

• Vivid ruby-pink flowers
• Compact habit
• Silvery-green foliage

Where to plant Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’

Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ grows best in full sun, in any well-drained soil, including poor and chalky ground. It is a good choice for wildlife and pollinator borders, and also works well for cottage gardens, containers and wildlife gardens. Plant with lavender, echinacea, sedums and verbena for a summer wildlife border.

How to plant Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’

Water during the first summer. Established plants are drought-tolerant and need little feeding. Cut back hard in March to keep it compact and flowering well; deadhead through summer. Cut back hard in March to a low framework to keep it compact and flowering well. Deadhead through summer for more flowers. Generally trouble-free; can self-seed in some areas.

Growing Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ in a pot

Dwarf varieties grow well in containers of multi-purpose compost with added John Innes.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. Contact us for the current size options of Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ grow?
Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ typically reaches 1.5m x 1.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is summer to early autumn, when it shows rich ruby-pink flowers on a compact shrub.

Is Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’?
Cut back hard in March to a low framework to keep it compact and flowering well. Deadhead through summer for more flowers.

Why is Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ called a butterfly bush?
Its nectar-rich, scented flowers are a favourite with butterflies, bees and other pollinators.

When should I prune Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’?
Cut back hard in early spring (March) to encourage strong growth and plenty of flowers.

Add Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ to your basket today and enjoy summer to early autumn interest in your garden.