Buddleja dav. 'Ile de France' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
Attention! The species Buddleja davidii is classified as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise propagated there. The Butterfly bush 'Ile de France' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, loose, funnel-shaped shrub that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Ile de France' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Ile de France's are dark green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Ile de France' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Ile de France' is an upright, loose and funnel-shaped shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 0.4 - 1.2 m per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Flower
The purple flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Ile de France' appear in panicles from July to September. They grow to around 30 - 50 cm tall and are strongly scented.

Root
Near the surface.