Buddleja dav. 'Summer Kids? Micki' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Summer Kids® Micki' (Buddleja davidii) is a compact garden plant that produces light blue flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Summer Kids® Micki' 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 approx. 60 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Summer Kids® Micki's are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 10 - 20 cm in size.

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

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Summer Kids® Micki' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Summer Kids® Micki' is compact in structure.

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 'Summer Kids® Micki' 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 light blue flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Summer Kids® Micki' appear in panicles from July to September. They are strongly scented.

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