Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Ruby'? - 3 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

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

Growth habit
Butterfly bush 'Butterfly Candy® Little Ruby' is compact in structure.

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).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period 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 ruby-red flowers appear in panicles from June to September. They grow to around 10 - 15 cm tall and are strongly scented.

Use
Container, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, small/front garden, scented garden

Root
Close to the surface.