Buddleja 'Butterfly Red' - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buddleja davidii 'Miss Molly'.

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

Growth habit
Butterfly bush 'Red Chip'® is upright and compact in structure. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from September to October, 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 September to October.

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-red flowers appear in panicles from July to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Container, cutting, bee pasture, balcony/patio, small/front garden, scented garden

Root
Close to the surface.