Buddleja d. 'R?ve de Papillon Blue' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Rêve de Papillon® Blue' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, loose, funnel-shaped shrub that produces blue flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Rêve de Papillon® Blue' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.7 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * 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 'Rêve de Papillon® Blue's are dark green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Rêve de Papillon® Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Rêve de Papillon® Blue' is an upright, loose and funnel-shaped shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.7 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 50 cm 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 'Rêve de Papillon® Blue' 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 blue flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Rêve de Papillon® Blue' appear in panicles from July to September. These are strongly scented.

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

Root
Close to the surface.