{"product_id":"buddleia-alternifolia-mop-top-buddleia-feuilles-alternes","title":"Buddleia alternifolia MOP TOP™ – Mop Top™ Alternate-leaved Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003csection id=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mop Top™ Alternate-leaved Butterfly Bush transforms your outdoor space into a living floral fountain as soon as the warm weather arrives. Unlike traditional varieties, this unique shrub features long, weeping branches that drape themselves in a multitude of fragrant lavender flowers even before other butterfly bushes wake up. Its compact habit and graceful silhouette bring movement and elegance to small gardens and large flowerbeds alike. A true magnet for early pollinators, it offers a rare and intense spring spectacle while maintaining exceptional hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small, narrow, soft green leaves, deciduous, arranged alternately along fine, arching stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense clusters of pale lavender, highly fragrant flowers that completely cover the stems in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best planted in full sun to maximize flowering density and fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dwarf shrub with a weeping and fountain-like habit, forming a compact and regular dome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate growth rate, reaching a well-balanced mature size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in well-drained soil, including alkaline types; avoid sites with standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Displays excellent hardiness, easily withstanding Zone 4 conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistances\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly drought-tolerant once established and resistant to White-tailed deer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"utilisation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use as a focal point, in a mixed border, or in a large container on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides a unique architectural structure with its cascading branches and early spring colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water regularly during the first year. Once established, it becomes very resilient during dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply a granular flowering shrub fertilizer in early spring before leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prune immediately after flowering, as it blooms on the previous year's wood. Never cut back in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure sufficient spacing to allow branches to fall gracefully and plant in loose, well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Benefit from its high hardiness; no specific protection is required once the plant is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"2 gal","offer_id":57930683941167,"sku":null,"price":29.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4050\/6415\/files\/BuddleiaalternifoliaMOPTOP-4.jpg?v=1778351987","url":"https:\/\/botanix.com\/en\/products\/buddleia-alternifolia-mop-top-butterfly-bush","provider":"Jardineries Botanix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}