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BUDDLEJA davidii 'Pink Delight'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush

Huge pure pink
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Good to know
Because of its more compact form, a spring pruning will limit its size to about 1.5m (5ft). Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth and red spider mites -
Place of origin
China, Japan. Bred at the Boskoop Research Station in the Netherlands. -
Deciduoussilvery-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long which mature to pale green.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pure pink -
PaniclesDense panicles 25-30cm (10-12in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Tall ShrubFast-growing, upright shrub
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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