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

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Improved Sky Blue' (Buddleja davidii) is a compact small shrub that produces light blue flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Improved Sky Blue' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Improved Sky Blue's are medium green, lanceolate. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Improved Sky Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Improved Sky Blue' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 30 - 40 cm 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
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).

Planting partner
The Butterfly bush 'Improved Sky Blue' sets beautiful accents together with: Golden yellow rose.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period 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 light blue flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Improved Sky Blue' appear in panicles from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Near the surface.