Buddleja 'White Ball'
Butterfly Bush
The White Ball is the smallest of the butterfly bush species, only growing up to 0,9 m tall. It has beautiful white flowers that grows throughout the summer. This fast grower is not resistant to harsh winters. The plant needs a well-drained soil as their roots will quickly rot when waterlogged. Full sun is needed for optimal growing and flowering.
↕ 100 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Buddleja |
| Cultivar | 'White Ball' |
Flowering
| Flowering period | july, august, september |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Foliage
| Evergreen | no |
| Colour (foliage) | green |
Growth habit
| Height | 100 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Soil type | kalkrijk |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | moist, normal |
Use
| Type (use) | shrub |
Care
| Pruning | yes |