{"product_id":"buddleja-officinalis-flatpot","title":"Buddleja officinalis - Flatpot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBuddleja officinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \"butterfly bush\", is a fascinating deciduous ornamental shrub native to Asia. Valued for its winter flowering and sweet fragrance, it is ideal for gardens that want to combine beauty, hardiness, and a touch of biodiversity. With its silvery-green foliage and clusters of pink-lilac flowers, it attracts butterflies and pollinators, bringing life and colour even during the colder months. Perfect for borders, hedges, and low-maintenance green spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF BUDDLEJA OFFICINALIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBuddleja officinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \"butterfly bush\", is a deciduous ornamental shrub native to Asia. It stands out for its upright and slightly arching habit, with a dense and vigorous crown that can reach a height of 2-3 metres. The leaves are lanceolate, deep green on top and silvery underneath, giving it an elegant and luminous appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Buddleja officinalis is famous for its abundant and fragrant flowering that develops during winter and early spring, from January to March. The small flowers, gathered in compact clusters, range from light pink to lilac and attract many butterflies and pollinating insects, making it a valuable plant for biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant is extraordinarily hardy and adapts to a wide range of climatic conditions. It withstands severe temperatures down to -15°C and performs well in poor and well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade without compromising its spectacular flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF BUDDLEJA OFFICINALIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Buddleja officinalis adapts to well-drained soils, preferably calcareous or sandy. It is ideal for borders, informal gardens, and decorative hedges. The \u003cem\u003eFlat Pot Ø50 cm\u003c\/em\u003e format allows for quick planting, offering an immediate effect in gardens or green spaces. Plant it in full sun to promote abundant flowering and vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt requires moderate watering during the first few months after planting to promote establishment. Once established, the plant tolerates drought well and requires very little watering, especially in Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance is simple: annual pruning at the end of flowering or in early spring promotes the formation of new branches and more abundant flowering the following year. It is advisable to remove faded flowers to keep the plant tidy and encourage growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePAIRING ADVICE \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddleja officinalis pairs beautifully with plants that share its hardiness and ornamental charm. To create a garden rich in biodiversity, pair it with melliferous plants such as \u003cstrong\u003eCaryopteris clandonensis\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLonicera fragrantissima\u003c\/strong\u003e, both capable of attracting pollinators. For a harmonious colour effect, you can combine it with shrubs with winter flowers such as \u003cstrong\u003eChimonanthus praecox\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eViburnum tinus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its rustic beauty and unmistakable fragrance, the Buddleja officinalis is an ideal choice for Mediterranean gardens, natural borders, and green spaces that want to combine aesthetics and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFlatPot Ø50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScrophulariaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilvery-green, deciduous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePink - Lilac\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJanuary, February, March\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eCold resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to -15°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eDrought resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eHigh\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eSalt resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eMaximum height reached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e2-3 m\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%;\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53790555177286,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/files\/Buddlejaofficinalis_flatpot_R50.png?v=1736520434","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/buddleja-officinalis-flatpot","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}