Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Purple'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Purple' (Buddleja davidii) is a compact small shrub that produces dark purple flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to September. The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Purple' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Purple's are dark green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

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

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Purple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Purple' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 80 cm and is approx. 50 - 80 cm wide. It usually grows 0.4 - 1.2 m per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the beginning of March to the end of March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

Planting partner
The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Purple' sets beautiful accents together with: Golden yellow rose.

Tasks
- Pruning: From the beginning of March to the end of March - Fertilise: Monthly from April to August - Mulching: From the beginning of March to April.

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 dark purple flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Purple' appear in panicles from June to September. They grow to about 10 - 15 cm tall and are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, bee pasture, small/front garden, scented garden

Root
Close to the surface.