Buddleja dav. 'Blue Chip' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip'(s) (Buddleja davidii) is a compact small shrub that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to October. The Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip'(s) also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide.

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 'Blue Chip'(s)s are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip'(s) is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and is approx. 20 - 30 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from September to October, 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).

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from September to October.

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 flowers of Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip'(s) appear in panicles from June to October. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Close to the surface.