- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 2 Feet Tall
- Spread 2-3 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
This adorable butterfly bush gets its name from none other than the Pug. It is cute, short, and stocky. If you are looking for a butterfly bush that produces full size flowers but fits in small spaces, then this is the bush for you. It produces full flowers during its long bloom season. It provides you with the beauty of a full-size bush, in small a smaller space, thanks to its compact size. The Pugster Pink butterfly bush has gorgeous pink blooms and is winter hardy.
The Pugster pink has a green foliage that pairs well with its bright pink blooms. This butterfly bush will provide you with a generous bloom season beginning in the summer lasting through fall. This bush grows to a garden height of twenty-four inches with a spread of twenty-four to thirty-six inches. The blooms are fragrant and will attract pollinators of all sorts to your yard! Use this darling butterfly bush as a border plant, for container planting, edging, ground cover, mass planting, for landscaping, or as a focal point.
Pugster Pink Butterfly Bush Care
Care for the Pugster Butterfly Bush is simple. It is imperative that the soil be well drained. Along with well drained soil, this bush has a low water need and is adaptable to most soil types. For optimal results be sure to plant your butterfly bush in full sun and ensure it receives six plus hours of direct sunlight per day. If trimming is desired, it should be to shape only. The Pugster Pink is susceptible to spider mites and should be checked regularly. Planting and pruning should take place in the fall.
Pugster Pink Butterfly Bush Spacing
To ensure the health of your butterfly bush, spacing for the Pugster Pink Butterfly Bush should be at minimum 24 inches, center on center, when using as edging or ground cover. Spacing when used as a focal point or mass planting should be 36 inches, center on center. This will ensure the bush has room to flourish without overcrowding.
Interesting Fact(s) - The name "Pugster" comes from the resemblance to a pug - short, stocky, and cute! There are five varieties we offer: Pugster Amethyst, Pugster Blue, Pugster Periwinkle, Pugster Pink, and Pugster White.
Pugster Pink Butterfly Bush Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 2 Feet |
| Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Low |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Pugster Pink® Buddleia x 'SMNBDPT' USPP 28,836 |
| Common Name: Pugster Pink® Butterfly Bush |
| Other Name(s): Buddleja |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Features: Heat Tolerant; Deadheading Not Necessary; Long Blooming; Fragrant Flower; Dwarfing |
| Attracts: Hummbingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
- SKU:
- BUDPK
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
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