Buddleja dav. 'Pink Panther' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Pink Panther' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, loose, funnel-shaped shrub that produces dark pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Butterfly bush 'Pink Panther' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant 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 'Pink Panther's are dark green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Pink Panther' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Pink Panther' is an upright, loose and funnel-shaped shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 0.4 - 1.2 m per year.

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

Planting partner
The Butterfly bush 'Pink Panther' sets beautiful accents together with: Golden yellow rose.

Tasks
- Pruning: From the beginning of March to the end of March - Fertilise: Monthly from April to August - Mulching: From the beginning of March 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 dark pink flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Pink Panther' appear in panicles from July to October. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, bee pasture, small/front garden, scented garden

Root
Close to the surface.