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.
How to care for Buddleja Little Pink (’BotEx 005’) (PBR) (Butterfly Candy Series):
Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four buds.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.8m
Eventual spread:
0.8m
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.