Buddleja dav. 'Empire Blue' - 2 Ltr pot

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

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

Growth habit
Butterfly bush 'Empire Blue' is upright, loose and funnel-shaped 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: In the period from January to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

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. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The blue-violet flowers appear in panicles from July to October. They grow to around 20 - 30 cm tall and are strongly scented.

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

Root
Close to the surface.