Ideal for the perennial border, as hedge or for naturalizing.
Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight'
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight'
Tips for Homeowners:
Cut back early in the spring which will develop a bushier plant and will also serve to increase flower production. In order to optimize on flower production it is necessary to remove spent flowers and to keep the plant from colonizing it might be necessary to completely remove the seeds heads that form toward the end of the season.
Rate this Plant:
Attractive pink flowers with a compact habit and a honey-scented fragrance which will draw in the wildlife in droves.
- Long pink blossoms persist all season
- Gray-green leaves with a compact growth habit
- Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees love the flowers
Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Zone: 5 - 9
Color: Pink
Interesting Notes about Butterfly Bush:
The honey-scented fragrance of the Butterfly Bush draws the butterfly to the delicious rewards of the nectar. Hummingbirds delight in the same, but are initially attracted to the plant by colors like red or yellow. The Butterfly Bush is one of many excellent choices for drawing insects and birds and, as in life, it is important to create balance so that all who inhabit benefit. Some of the hybrids currently available have either reduced fertility or the seeds produced are sterile which help to reduce the colonizing nature of this perennial.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
Foliage Color:
- Silver
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil