Buddleja 'Butterfly Towers'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Tower' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, slender shrub that produces purple-violet flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to September. The Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Tower' 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 around 2.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Tower'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 Tower' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Tower' is an upright and slender growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide.

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 Tower' 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 purple-violet flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Tower' appear in panicles from June to September. They grow to about 20 - 25 cm tall and are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, hedge, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, small/front garden, scented garden, butterfly plant

Root
Close to the surface.