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Planted 8 in Spring, two are either dormant or dead. The others have continued to flower through September. They attract butterflies, bees, moths, etc., ALL day long. I usually see 2 or 3 butterflies on one plant at any given time. Only knocking off one star for the 2 that didn't make it, but for the rest, very happy with these.
Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush Buddleia x
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 2'
Spread: 2' - 2'6"
Height: 61cm
Spread: 61cm - 76cm
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Details
24 - 24 Inches24 - 30 Inches24 - 30 Inches61cm61cm - 76cm61cm - 76cmFeatures
Full-sized flowers on a dwarf plant!
Meet Pugster Pinker® butterfly bush - the newest member of a unique series that offers full-sized flowers on dwarf plants. This compact butterfly bush reaches just 2'/.6 m tall and wide but has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant. It blooms non-stop from early summer through frost with very rich pink flowers, each with a tiny bright orange eye in the center. Thanks to thick, sturdy stems, the Pugster® series offers vastly improved hardiness and winter survival over other types of dwarf butterfly bush.
Top reasons to grow Pugster Pinker butterfly bush:
- Rich pink flowers add drool-worthy impact to any garden or landscape.
- Produces full-sized flowers on a compact, dwarf frame.- Thick, sturdy stems ensure better winter hardiness in zone 5 than other dwarf butterfly bush.
Fragrant FlowerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerRabbitsSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 Inches 61cmSpacing:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmSpread:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:AmethystFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:LowNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Thanks to its long-blooming habit, Pugster butterfly bushes add low-maintenance color to any sunny spot in your yard.
*In zones 5 and colder it is not recommended for fall planting OR pruning.
Maintenance Notes:Find everything you need to know to be successful with butterfly bush in our Ultimate Guide to Butterfly Bush.
PLEASE NOTE: Pugster® Pinker™ - Butterfly Bush - Buddleia x is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of OR or WA.
Fun Facts:The name "Pugster" comes from these plants' resemblance to a pug - short, stocky, and cute! There are five colorful varieties to choose from: Pugster Amethyst, Pugster Blue, Pugster Periwinkle, Pugster Pinker, and Pugster White.
Pugster Pinker® Buddleia x 'SMNBDB' USPP 33,565, Can PBRAF -
4 Reviews
514132111Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
A.P. Ramaswamy, North Carolina, United States, 5 weeks ago
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I was amazed by the growth span, vivid floral, and resilience to central Texas climate. In September I saw a second flowering shrub had spawned off the mother plant, so I decided to dig up and transplant; I followed the watering suggestions for two weeks, and just yesterday, I saw all the new green leaves sprouting on the branches.
Gerard Sanchez, Texas, United States, 51 weeks ago -
I bought 4 of the Pugster pinker in the gallon size. Three failed over the very mild, 2023 winter in Northeast Ohio. I am quite displeased, especially given the amount of money that I spent on the plants.
Christine, Ohio, United States, 1 year ago -
I bought this plant to attract butterflies. It blooms well, but the butterflies ignore it. I will have to dig it up and replace it with something that the butterflies like.
Gary Gantt, Texas, United States, 2 years ago
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