Beschrijving
The Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight', also known as the Butterfly Bush, is a striking addition to any garden thanks to its beautiful pink plume-shaped flowers. This shrub, which can grow between 200 and 250 cm high, attracts many butterflies, bees and bumblebees in the summer period, making your garden a lively and colorful place.
Features:
- Bloom: Blooms in July and August with large, pink plumes.
- Height: Reaches a height of 200 to 250 cm.
- Location: Prefers a warm and sunny spot in the border.
Maintenance:
- Pruning: Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' flowers on one-year-old wood and is best pruned in April, after the frost. Cut the shrub back to about 50-60 cm above the ground. This stimulates new shoots and ensures a lush flowering.
- Care during the season: Cut away the faded plumes to prolong the flowering. Leave the last flowering plumes until the following spring so that the plant does not look bare.
- Rejuvenation pruning: Regular pruning is necessary to maintain rich flowering.
Additional Information:
- Richly flowering: This variety is known as the most beautiful pink flowering Butterfly Bush with very rich flowering.
- Wildlife: In addition to butterflies, the Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' also attracts bees and bumblebees, turning your garden into a paradise for insects.
- Hardy: The Butterfly Bush is not evergreen, but it is very winter hardy.
The Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' is a beautiful and functional addition to your garden. Its enchanting pink flowers and the attraction for butterflies and bees make it a favourite among garden lovers. Plant this shrub in a sunny spot and enjoy the lush blooms and the vibrant garden life it attracts.
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