Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Ruby'? - 30-40 CM C7.5

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Ruby' (Buddleja davidii) is a compact small shrub that produces ruby-red flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to September. The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Ruby' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, 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 Ruby'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 Ruby' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Ruby' 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Tasks
- Prune back: 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 ruby-red flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Ruby' appear in panicles from June to September. They grow to about 10 - 15 cm and are strongly scented.

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

Root
Near the surface.