Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush

Dwarf habit, bigger pink blooms, consistent pollinator attraction

Botanical Name- Buddleia Pugster Pinker

Pronunciation- BUD-lee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- PW#1

Bloom Color- Pink

Bloom Time- June - September

Companion Plants- Coreopsis 'Zagreb' (sunny color accent, easy-care pollinator plant)

Fauna Attracted- Butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs, painted ladies), bees, hummingbirds (check invasiveness in some areas)

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune heavily in early spring to encourage new growth; water in dry weather and fertilize sparingly.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring after pruning; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil drainage around roots to prevent rot.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Spider mites, aphids, root rot