Buddleja 'Octopus Magenta' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Summer Lounge® Octopus Magenta(s)' (Buddleja davidii) is a bushy, compact small shrub that produces magenta-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to September. The Butterfly bush 'Summer Lounge® Octopus Magenta(s)' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Summer Lounge® Octopus Magenta(s)'s are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Summer Lounge® Octopus Magenta(s)' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Summer Lounge® Octopus Magenta(s)' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 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 'Summer Lounge® Octopus Magenta(s)' 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 magenta-coloured flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Summer Lounge® Octopus Magenta(s)' appear in panicles from June to September. They are strongly scented.

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