Buddleja dav. 'Prince Charming' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Prince Charming' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, compact, loose small shrub that produces cherry-red flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Butterfly bush 'Prince Charming' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Cut flower * strongly scented 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 'Prince Charming'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 'Prince Charming' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Prince Charming' is an upright, compact and loose-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 40 - 60 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 to semi-shady 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 'Prince Charming' 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 cherry-red flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Prince Charming' appear in panicles from July to October. They are strongly scented.

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

Root
Close to the surface.