Buddleja dav. 'White Bouquet' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'White Bouquet' (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, loose, funnel-shaped shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Butterfly bush 'White Bouquet' 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 3 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buddleja 'White Bouquet'.

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 'White Bouquet'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 'White Bouquet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'White Bouquet' is an upright, loose and funnel-shaped shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 0.3 - 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 'White Bouquet' 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 - 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 white flowers of the Butterfly bush 'White Bouquet' appear in panicles from July to October. They are strongly scented.

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

Root
Close to the surface.