Buddleja alternifolia - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Alternate-leaved butterfly bush (Buddleja alternifolia) is a spreading, overhanging, picturesque shrub that produces lilac-coloured flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to July. The Alternate-leaved butterfly bush also has matt, lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

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 bushs are medium green, lanceolate, matt, alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

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

Growth
Alternate-leaved butterfly bush is a spreading, overhanging, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide. It 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 June to July. They are strongly scented.

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

Root
Close to the surface.