Butterfly Bush Royal Red A medium to large sized deciduous shrub with lance-shaped greyish green leaves, grey-white underneath. Compact racemes of scented rich purple-red flowers in late Summer. One of the most popular Buddleias for its perpetual flowering habit. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Site: Tolerates coastal exposureSoil: Well drained soils, tolerates drought once establishedPosition: Full sunSeason of Interest: Red flowers in late SummerHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 8ft (2.5m) Spread: 6ft (2m)