Buddleja dav. 'Summerbird Magenta' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Summer Bird® Magenta' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright garden plant that produces magenta-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to September. The Butterfly bush 'Summer Bird® Magenta' 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. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Summer Bird® Magenta'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 'Summer Bird® Magenta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Summer Bird® Magenta' is upright in habit.

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 'Summer Bird® Magenta' sets beautiful accents together with: Golden yellow rose.

Tasks
- Prune back: 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 magenta-coloured flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Summer Bird® Magenta' appear in panicles from May to September. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Root
Near the surface.