Buddleja alter. 'Unique'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Alternate-leaved butterfly bush 'Unique'® (Buddleja alternifolia) is a spreading, overhanging, picturesque shrub that produces lilac-coloured flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Alternate-leaved butterfly bush 'Unique'® also has matt, lanceolate, silver-grey leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque shrub * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * drought-resistant, heat-loving

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Alternate-leaved butterfly bush 'Unique'®s are silver-grey, lanceolate, matt, alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Alternate-leaved butterfly bush 'Unique'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alternate-leaved butterfly bush 'Unique'® is a spreading, overhanging, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers appear from July to October. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture

Root
Close to the surface.