Buddleja Butterfly Candy 'Little Ruby' Plant - 3Ltr Pot
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Buddleja Butterfly Candy ‘Little Ruby’ Plant (3L Pot) is a compact, nectar-rich flowering shrub ideal for attracting butterflies while thriving in containers, patios, and small garden spaces. Its vibrant pinkish-red blooms provide long-lasting colour from midsummer through early autumn.
Key Features
- Compact buddleja variety perfect for pots, balconies, and terraces
- Striking pinkish-red flower clusters that bloom from July to September
- Highly attractive to butterflies and pollinators
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain once established
- Fully hardy and suitable for UK climates
- Ideal for small gardens or container planting
Product Description
The Buddleja Butterfly Candy ‘Little Ruby’ is a beautifully compact butterfly bush, specifically bred for smaller outdoor spaces and container gardening. Producing elegant, conical clusters of rich pinkish-red flowers, this deciduous shrub delivers a vibrant floral display throughout the summer months. Its nectar-rich blooms make it a magnet for butterflies and beneficial pollinators, bringing life and movement into your garden.
Perfect for patios, balconies, or urban gardens, ‘Little Ruby’ maintains a neat, manageable shape without sacrificing impact. Its fast-growing nature ensures quick establishment, while its resilience and hardiness make it a reliable addition to UK gardens. Whether used as a focal point in a decorative pot or as part of a pollinator-friendly planting scheme, this buddleja combines visual appeal with ecological value.
Specifications
- Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub
- Pot size: 3 litre
- Eventual height: Approx. 0.8m
- Eventual spread: Approx. 0.8m
- Position: Full sun
- Soil type: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Fast-growing
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Flowering period: July to September
Care & Planting Tips
- Plant in a sunny, sheltered position for best flowering results
- Enrich soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost at planting
- For containers (40cm+), use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3 with a լավ drainage layer
- Water regularly during warm weather until well established
- Prune annually in March, cutting back previous year’s growth to 2–4 buds from the base
Why Choose ‘Little Ruby’?
If you’re looking for a compact, low-maintenance flowering shrub that delivers vibrant colour and supports wildlife, Buddleja ‘Little Ruby’ is an excellent choice. Ideal as a thoughtful garden gift or a practical solution for small outdoor spaces, it brings lasting seasonal interest with minimal effort.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
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How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
