Butterfly Bush 'Princess Pink'

Butterfly Bush 'Princess Pink' (Buddleja 'Princess Pink'). The Buddleja 'Princess Pink' enchants with its pale pink flowers in elegant clusters, borne on a compact and refined shrub. Ideal for small spaces or borders, it blooms profusely all summer and attracts numerous pollinators. This cultivar tolerates drought well and adapts easily to different types of well-drained soils, offering a graceful and luminous effect in any landscape. The indicated mature size is 1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches) in height and 1.2 m (4 feet) in width.

To plant 'Princess Pink' butterfly bush, choose an appropriate exposure: sun. The recommended soil is neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained. Water the root ball before planting and ensure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilization without considering soil richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 feet) to arrange this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.