Buddleja d. Free Petite 'Lavender Flow? - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Lavender Flow' (Buddleja davidii) is a dwarf shrub that produces lilac-coloured flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Lavender Flow' also has medium green leaves. 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): Buddleja davidii 'Podaras12'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Lavender Flow' are medium green in colour. They are about 10 - 20 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Lavender Flow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Lavender Flow' is a dwarf-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and grows to a width of approx. 60 - 90 cm.

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® Lavender Flow' 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 lilac-coloured flowers appear from July to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace

Root
Close to the surface.