Buddleja dav. 'Blue Chip jr.' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip Jr'(s) (Buddleja davidii) is a dense, compact garden plant that produces blue flowers arranged in panicles, which have a strong fragrance. They bloom from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip Jr'(s) also has lanceolate, silvery leaves with green markings. In a sunny position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 50 cm and spreads to around 80 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buddleja davidii ‘Blue Chip Junior’(s), Buddleja ‘Blue Chip JR’(s) PW®.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for pots * tolerates pruning * low-maintenance * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip Jr'(s) are silvery, green, lanceolate and opposite. They are approximately 10–20 cm in size.

Spread
China.

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

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip Jr'(s) is dense and compact in structure.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Pruning: 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 blue flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip Jr'(s) appear in panicles from July to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Containers, bee garden, ground cover, balcony/patio, scented garden