{"product_id":"buddleja-butterfly-candy-little-lila-arbre-aux-papillons-nain","title":"Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila' (Dwarf Lilac Butterfly Bush) — H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"buddleja-little-lila\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🦋 Fragrant lilac flower spikes • 🌿 Dwarf and compact, maximum 60 cm • 🐝 Highly attractive to pollinators • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddleja davidii 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dwarf butterfly bush: it bears the same fragrant flower spikes as larger buddlejas, but stays compact, at around 50 to 60 cm tall. Its purplish lilac flowers bloom from July to October above silvery-gray foliage. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to China\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this variety was selected for growing in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eWhere a traditional buddleja grows into a 2 to 3-meter shrub, Little Lila fits in a planter or balcony pot. It is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-balcon-soleil\"\u003esun-loving balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e that attract butterflies, bees, and bumblebees all summer, even in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-buddleja\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich butterfly bush should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddlejas in the catalog, depending on the space available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — lilac flower spikes, dwarf and compact habit, 50 to 60 cm at maturity. For a balcony pot or planter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-davidii-royal-red\"\u003eBuddleja davidii 'Royal Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long crimson-red flower panicles, a large shrub growing 2 to 4 meters tall. For the garden or a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTo create a flower-filled balcony suited to its orientation, see our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ewhich plants are right for my balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all buddlejas, Little Lila flowers more abundantly the more sun it gets. It tolerates heat, wind, and dry locations, making it an easy south-facing balcony plant to grow successfully, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a full-sun balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in partial shade, flowering is less abundant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e balcony pot, planter, terrace edge, rock garden, or at the front of a garden border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground; in a pot, protect the roots in severe cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, even poor or calcareous soil; it is especially sensitive to standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace it near a window or a seating area: moths come to feed just a few centimeters away, and its honeyed fragrance can be smelled at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established in the ground, it almost looks after itself. In a pot, the soil dries out quickly in summer: that's the only time it needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — in a pot, when the potting soil is dry 2 to 3 cm deep, or once or twice a week in summer; hardly at all in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e use fertilizer for flowering plants every three to four weeks, from April to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut off faded flower spikes as they appear: the plant will produce new ones until autumn, and you'll prevent self-seeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of winter, cut all stems back by half; it blooms on the current year's growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the spring after delivery, in a pot with a 20 cm diameter and drainage holes, using well-draining potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDelivered in autumn or winter, it may have no flowers and lose some of its leaves: this is its natural dormancy; it will grow again in spring and bloom again from July.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts silvery gray foliage and lilac spikes pair well with fragrant or flowering sun-loving plants, creating a balcony that attracts pollinators, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of blooms,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\"\u003eHibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo'\u003c\/a\u003e — its large pale pink flowers with purple centers accompany the lilac all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo cover a wall or railing,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trachelospermum-star-df-ibiza-jasmin-etoile-rose-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eTrachelospermum 'Star of Ibiza'\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — its evergreen foliage and fragrant pink flowers create a green backdrop all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an evening-scented balcony,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lonicera-periclymenum-belgica-chevrefeuille-des-bois-parfume-d15cm-65cm\"\u003e'Belgica' honeysuckle\u003c\/a\u003e — its fragrance takes over at dusk and attracts moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo repot it,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round leafy green pot\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø20 cm — a drilled outdoor pot whose green sets off the lilac flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in a row of three in a long planter, 25 cm apart, dwarf buddlejas form a low flowering hedge that is covered in butterflies in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut off faded flower spikes every week in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few snips with pruning shears are all it takes. The plant immediately produces new spikes, and flowering continues until October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back by half in March:\u003c\/strong\u003e trim all the stems to half their height just before growth begins. It will grow back denser and flower on new shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the pot in very cold weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant is hardy, but its roots are exposed in a pot. Move it close to a wall and place it on blocks so the water can drain and doesn't freeze underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf lilac butterfly bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to China, compact horticultural variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H20-25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 60 cm, with an equal spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy and compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, regular in a pot in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous to semi-evergreen, silvery gray-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October, fragrant violet-lilac flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to butterflies, bees, and bumblebees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, prune once a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Biodiversity garden \/ Country garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of flower spikes and the lilac shade naturally vary depending on the season and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278090707209,"sku":"56869","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_318f7d00-4e11-47e5-9863-51e4673e6cce.jpg?v=1787749597","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/butterfly-candy-little-lila-dwarf-butterfly-bush","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}