Buddleja dav. 'Wisteria Lane' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Wisteria Lane' (Buddleja davidii) is a semi-trailing, loose small shrub that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Butterfly bush 'Wisteria Lane' also has lanceolate, light green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Wisteria Lane's are light 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 'Wisteria Lane' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Wisteria Lane' is a semi-trailing and loosely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m 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 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 'Wisteria Lane' 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 purple flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Wisteria Lane' appear in panicles from July to October. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Root
Close to the surface.