Buddleja dav. 'Buzz? Midnight' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Midnight' (Buddleja davidii) is a compact small shrub that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles 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 around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Midnight' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Midnight' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m 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
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 'Midnight' 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 purple flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Midnight' appear in panicles from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Roof garden, bee pasture, balcony/terrace, small/front garden

Root
Close to the surface.