Buddleja dav. 'Sophie' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Sophie' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, loose, funnel-shaped, compact shrub that produces lilac-coloured flowers arranged in panicles, which have a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Sophie' also has lanceolate, grey-green leaves. In a sunny position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 60 cm and spreads to around 80 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, deer-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Sophie's are grey-green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm in size.

Spread
China.

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

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Sophie' is an upright, loose, funnel-shaped and compactly growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50–60 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 60–80 cm. It generally 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Butterfly bush 'Sophie' 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 lilac-coloured flowers of Butterfly bush 'Sophie' appear in panicles from July to September. These are highly fragrant.

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

Root
Near the surface.