Buddleja alternifolia - 3 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* picturesque shrub * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * drought-resistant, heat-loving

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

Growth habit
Alternate-leaved butterfly bush is sprawling, overhanging and picturesque in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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).

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 lilac-coloured flowers appear from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture

Root
Close to the surface.