Buddleja dav. 'Royal Red' - 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 'Royal Red' is upright, loose and funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to April, 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
- Prune back: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: Monthly from March to April - 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 purple-red flowers appear in panicles from July to October. They grow to around 30 - 50 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.