{"product_id":"butterfly-bush-empire-blue-3l","title":"Vlinderstruik - Empire Blue - 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddleja davidii ‘Empire Blue’\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue to violet\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, upright shrub\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2–3 m\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid summer to early autumn\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for outdoor growing once established\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush ‘Empire Blue’ is a striking variety valued for its rich colouring and strong attraction to pollinators. Buddleja davidii is widely regarded as one of the most effective shrubs for bringing butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects into the garden during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis variety produces long, elegant panicles of deep blue to violet flowers, creating a cool and composed display from mid summer into early autumn. The blooms are lightly fragrant and continue for many weeks, particularly when faded flower heads are regularly removed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Empire Blue’ grows as a vigorous deciduous shrub, gradually reaching approximately 2 to 3 metres in height. It performs well as a border shrub, as a focal point within mixed planting schemes, or as part of a flowering hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Butterfly bushes thrive in warm, open positions and are generally tolerant once established, flowering reliably even in less-than-ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis shrub flowers on new growth, so pruning back firmly in early spring encourages strong fresh stems and abundant flowering each season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor gardeners seeking deep blue summer colour and lively pollinator activity throughout the season, ‘Empire Blue’ remains an excellent and dependable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooijmans \u0026 Zn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56510572265820,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/5842\/0465\/files\/Butterfly_Bush_-_Empire_Blue-1.png?v=1782916379","url":"https:\/\/www.tuincentrum-vanvliet.nl\/fr\/products\/vlinderstruik-empire-blauw-3l","provider":"Holland Kertészet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}