Buddleja (Buddleia) Pink Delight - AGM

Buddleja (Buddleia) Pink Delight - AGM

Buddleja `Pink Delight` (Buddleia/Butterfly Bush) is a unique and stunning addition to any garden. This slightly compact form features subtle silver/green foliage and produces vibrant and striking pure pink flowers in the summer. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also attracts a variety of insects and butterflies. With a height of up to 3m and a spread of 2m, it is easily maintained and adds a pop of colour to any landscape.

The lance-shaped grey-green foliage and spectacular pink flowers make this deciduous shrub a standout in any garden. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, loam, chalk, or clay soil and can be planted in full sun to partial shade. With a hardiness rating of H6 (-15), it can withstand colder temperatures and is a reliable addition to any garden.

• Height: Flowering to 3m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 2m
• Foliage Colour: Lance shaped grey green
• Flower Colour: Spectacular pink flowers
• Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Hardy H6 (-15)
• Type: Deciduous Shrub

Available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, this Buddleja is easy to grow and maintain. To ensure optimal growth and flowering, it is important to properly prune the plant. Pruning should be done in late March/April, after the frosts have passed, to promote healthy growth and prolong flowering into the season.

Buddleja's are not without their problems, but they are easily remedied. Eelworm can be an issue, but it can be treated by cutting out affected branches or shoots. With proper care, this shrub will continue to thrive and bring joy to any garden.

The Buddleja genus offers a variety of species and varieties, each with their own unique flower types, colours, and sizes. They are not only visually appealing but also beneficial to insects, making them a valuable addition to any garden. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of Buddleja `Pink Delight` in your garden.