Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight'

Bring vibrant elegance and pollinator magic to your garden with Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’, also known as the Pink Delight Butterfly Bush. This deciduous shrub is a garden showstopper, producing dramatic, fragrant spires of pure pink flowers with soft orange centres. Its arching grey-green foliage and generous summer bloom time make it a favourite for gardeners who love colour, wildlife, and low-maintenance beauty.

Easy to grow and wonderfully resilient, Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering long-lasting floral displays from midsummer to early fall.

Supplied in 50mm Pot

🌟 Features:

• Botanical Name: Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’

• Colour & Blooms: Dense panicles of bright pink flowers with orange throats; up to 30–40 cm long

• Fragrance: Sweetly scented, highly attractive to pollinators

• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub with graceful, arching stems

• Mature Size: Reaches 2–3 meters tall and wide

• Flowering Season: Midsummer through early autumn

• Soil Needs: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Sun Requirements: Full sun is best for maximum blooms

• Hardiness: Tolerant to cold climates down to -10°C to -15°C once established

• Wildlife Benefits: Loved by butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects

• Garden Use: Perfect for wildlife gardens, borders, hedging, or as a colourful focal point

🌿 Why You Should Buy It:

• Show-stopping pink blooms for months

• Strong butterfly and bee attraction

• Easy-care and drought tolerant once established

• Versatile in borders, cottage gardens, or large containers

• Hardy and dependable through the seasons

🧼 Care Instructions:

• Planting: Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with good drainage

• Watering: Water regularly until established; drought tolerant afterward

• Feeding: Use balanced fertilizer in spring for best flowering

• Pruning: Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to promote vigorous flowering

• Maintenance Tip: Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding

❓ FAQs:

Q: What is the botanical name of this plant?
A: The botanical name is Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’.

Q: Is this butterfly bush suitable for cold climates?
A: Yes, it is hardy down to -10°C to -15°C once established.

Q: How large does it grow?
A: Mature plants typically reach 2–3 meters in height and width.

Q: Is it good for pollinators?
A: Absolutely! It’s a magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Q: Can I grow it in a container?
A: Yes, with proper pruning and care, Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’ can thrive in large pots.