Buddleja d. 'Free Petite Dark Pink'? - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Dark Pink' (Buddleja davidii) is a dwarf shrub that produces pink flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows to a width of approx. 90 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buddleia 'Flutterby Petite Dark Pink', Buddleia 'Podaras10'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, deer-resistant

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Dark Pink' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Dark Pink' is a dwarf-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 60 - 90 cm 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 'Free Petite® Dark Pink' 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 - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: From January 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 pink flowers appear from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace

Root
Close to the surface.