Buddleja d. Free Petite 'Blue Heaven'? - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buddleja davidii 'Podaras8'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat tolerant, drought resistant, urban climate resistant, smoke hardy, deer resistant

Growth habit
Butterfly bush 'Free Petite® Blue Heaven' is dwarf-growing, dense and 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 purple flowers appear from July to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, balcony/terrace

Root
Close to the surface.