David's Buddleia Butterfly 'Candy Little Pink' PBR P9(0,5L)

Dawid's buddleia Butterfly 'Candy Little Pink' PBR – Compact Shrub in Pink

David's buddleia Butterfly 'Candy Little Pink' PBR (Buddleja davidii Butterfly 'Candy Little Pink') is an extremely attractive variety with intense pink flowers. Its compact habit, long flowering and ability to attract butterflies make it an excellent choice for gardens, terraces and balconies. It is an ideal shrub for lovers of plants that combine decorativeness with ease of cultivation.

Characteristics of the 'Candy Little Pink' buddleia

• Height and habit:

  • A low, compact shrub reaching a height of 0.8–1 meter and a width of 0.8–1 meter. It has an elegant, spherical habit.

• Flowers:

  • Intensely pink, fragrant, gathered in slender, conical panicles 10–15 cm long.
  • It blooms from July to October, providing color and fragrance for a long time.

• Leaves:

  • Narrow, lanceolate, dark green with a grayish tint on the underside.

• Fragrance:

  • The flowers give off an intense, honey-like scent that attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects.

Growing conditions

• Position:

  • It prefers sunny positions, where flowering is the most abundant and the color of flowers is intense.

• Soil:

  • It requires well-drained, fertile and moderately moist soil. It tolerates slight dryness, but does not tolerate flooding of the roots.

• Watering:

  • Regular watering during drought, especially during the flowering period.

• Frost resistance:

  • Fully frost hardy (zone 5–9). In colder regions, young plants should be protected before winter.

Care

• Pruning:

  • In spring (March-April), the shoots should be cut to a height of 20–30 cm to stimulate the shrub to abundant flowering and maintain a compact habit.

• Fertilization:

  • In spring, it is recommended to use a compound or organic fertilizer to promote development and flowering.

• Mulching:

  • Mulch around the base of the shrub helps to keep the soil moist and reduce weed growth.

Use in the Garden

1. Ornamental beds: It works great in compositions with other ornamental shrubs, perennials and grasses.
2. Solitaire: Can be displayed as a focal point in the garden or in a flowerbed.
3. Naturalistic gardens: Supports biodiversity by attracting pollinators.
4. Containers: Thanks to its compact size, it is suitable for growing in large pots on terraces and balconies.

Advantages of 'Candy Little Pink' buddleia

• Long flowering: The flowers decorate the shrub from summer to autumn.
• Compact size: Ideal for smaller gardens, terraces and balconies.
• Butterfly magnet: The intense scent and attractive flowers attract pollinating insects.
• Easy to maintain: Undemanding and resistant to harsh conditions.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 0.5 liters
• Height: 15-20 cm
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes