{"product_id":"buddleia-6-grow-bag","title":"Buddleia - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuddleia, popularly called the butterfly bush, is a vigorous deciduous shrub valued for its long, tapering panicles of small honey-scented flowers borne from late spring through the monsoon. The blooms, usually in shades of lilac, purple, pink or white, are a magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it performs best in the cooler climate of the northern plains and the hills, where its arching branches and grey-green foliage make it a striking informal hedge or border plant. It is exceptionally easy to grow, tolerant of poor soils, and recovers quickly even after hard pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrophulariaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous, lance-shaped grey-green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLilac, purple, pink or white with orange throat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer to early autumn (monsoon period)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical; best in North India and hill stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; at least 6 hours of direct light for best flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; keep soil evenly moist when young, then water when the top few cm dry out. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loamy soil; tolerates poor and chalky soils. Neutral to slightly alkaline pH preferred.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 15-30 C; tolerates light frost and cuts back in cold but regrows in spring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to a wide range; prefers moderate humidity and good air circulation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeder; a balanced fertilizer or compost in spring is enough. Avoid excess nitrogen which reduces flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune hard in late winter\/early spring to 30-60 cm; flowers on new wood. Deadhead spent spikes to prolong bloom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf container-grown, repot every 1-2 years in spring into a larger pot with fresh free-draining mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily from semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings; also from seed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally trouble-free; watch for spider mites and occasional caterpillars or aphids.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent butterfly and pollinator plant for wildlife gardens.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Informal flowering hedge, border or screen.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fragrant cut flowers for indoor arrangements.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fast cover for new gardens due to rapid growth.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the start of the cooler season (October-November) or after frost in spring so it establishes before flowering. In North India and the hills it grows vigorously; in hot, humid plains site it in full sun with sharp drainage.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Cut the shrub back hard in late winter (February) to encourage strong new shoots that carry the summer-monsoon flowers. Deadhead faded spikes regularly to keep blooms coming and to limit self-seeding.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called the butterfly bush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts nectar-rich, honey-scented flower spikes are highly attractive to butterflies, bees and other pollinators, which flock to the plant when it is in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Buddleia grow best in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does best in North India and hill stations with cooler temperatures, planted in full sun and well-drained soil. In hot plains, ensure sharp drainage and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and when should I prune Buddleia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune it hard in late winter (around February) down to 30-60 cm, as it flowers on new growth. Deadhead spent flower spikes through the season to encourage more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51047927939318,"sku":"PLT-BUDDLEIA-B06-NA","price":30.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/Kj0PpBcVshJjbwySSehcPliONpynHDUNuzVy9vw2.jpg?v=1782710955","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/buddleia-6-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}