Buddleja Little Pink (’BotEx 005’) (PBR) (Butterfly Candy Series)
butterfly bush (syn. buddleia)
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Topping leafy stems from midsummer to mid-autumn, the soft pink flowerheads of Little Pink put on a dazzling display, and being so rich in nectar, they're irresistable to butterflies so you'll get to enjoy seeing them flutter about too! Reliably compact, this new hybrid is super-easy to grow, so it's perfect for a low-maintenance garden, balcony or patio. - Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four buds.