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Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Cerise

Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Cerise' 19cm

Name: Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Cerise' 19cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: BuddlejaCandyCerise19cm
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Compact deciduous flowering shrub · Scrophulariaceae · Dwarf, naturally rounded, well-branched habit

Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® Little Cerise (‘BotEx 007’ PBR)

Award-winning 2024 introduction · A butterfly magnet 🦋

Family: Scrophulariaceae · Pot diameter: 19cm · Height: about 30–35cm

Cerise to dark pink flowers
Dwarf rounded habit
Light sweet fragrance
KVBC Bronze award 2024

Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® ‘Little Cerise’ (‘BotEx 007’ PBR) compresses the energy of a large butterfly bush into a small, award-winning sweet of colour. Dense cerise to dark pink panicles rise above the rounded green crown, filling the planting with movement, a light fragrance and visits from butterflies and bees. It is bright, joyful and immediately appealing.

Its naturally dwarf, well-branched habit keeps terraces, small beds and front-of-border planting beautifully ordered. The vivid cerise colour works as a warm accent among grey-green foliage, while its extended summer presence delivers exactly the kind of performance that makes a small outdoor space feel complete.

The exact cultivar ‘BotEx 007’ / Butterfly Candy® Little Cerise received a KVBC Bronze award at Plantarium|Groen-Direkt 2024.

What makes it special

Three characteristics explain why this cultivar genuinely stands out: its principal colour display, its particular natural habit and the value it retains beyond a single season.

A vivid cerise focal point

Compact panicles supply warm clear colour that remains legible even from a distance.

Life around every flower

Light sweet fragrance and nectar draw butterflies and bees.

Dwarf without looking slight

Small scale is matched by strong branching and an impressive flowering display.

Why you will love it: Award-winning cerise colour, butterflies and a naturally rounded habit in very little space.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Place it towards the front and keep the background low and calm so that the cerise panicles read clearly and remain accessible to pollinators.

Planting position

Small scale with generous cerise colour

Use it at the front of a sunny border, in its own pot or in a small group near seating. Its naturally rounded habit reads as a flowering cushion.

For a low flowering line, allow roughly 0.7–0.8m from centre to centre. In a group of three, stagger the plants to form one relaxed, continuous mass.

Colour & compatibility

Combinations that work

Combine cerise, soft purple, silver and sage green in full sun and light, fertile, free-draining soil.

Salvia yangii — Extends the blue-violet palette in full sun and light, free-draining soil.
Oenothera lindheimeri — Its airy stems and small flowers create movement around the rounded buddleja.
Stipa tenuissima — Adds fine texture and golden movement without reducing pollinator access to the flower panicles.

Care at a glance

Light

Full sun with open sky; shade reduces the density of the dwarf crown and the number of flowering stems.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the upper layer dries, more often during establishment and summer flowering, always with free drainage.

Climate & hardiness

Deciduous, with officially stated hardiness to about −18°C. A bare winter framework is normal and fresh growth returns in spring.

Safety

An ornamental shrub, not food. Do not consume plant material and wash your hands after substantial pruning.

Detailed careComplete care guideFull sun, free-draining soil, pots, watering, spring pruning, spent flowers and the winter cycle

Sun & flowering

Place in full sun, where the compact crown fills evenly and flower colour is clearest. Avoid shade cast by taller shrubs.

Soil & planting

Plant in moderately fertile, free-draining soil. Leave open space around the base and avoid over-enriching, as lush growth can weaken the plant’s natural balance.

Growing in a pot

Use an outdoor pot with unobstructed drainage and enough depth for a stable root system. Check moisture more often in hot weather without allowing water to stand.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the upper layer dries, more often during establishment and heavy summer flowering. An established plant tolerates short dry spells.

Spring pruning

In early spring, before vigorous new growth begins, shorten the stems to renew the compact flowering crown. Use clean tools and retain healthy buds low on the framework.

Spent flowers & winter

Removing finished panicles keeps the display neat and may encourage continued flowering. A sparse or bare winter framework is normal for a deciduous shrub.

Development over timeFrom a young plant to a mature dwarf buddlejaCorrect establishment gradually gives way to characteristic branching, verified mature scale and the cultivar’s full seasonal rhythm.

Root establishment

After planting, top growth may remain restrained while roots establish. Consistent deep watering and free drainage matter more than immediate flowering.

The natural habit becomes clear

Main stems branch gradually to form a dwarf, naturally rounded, well-branched habit. Its natural line is best maintained with light correction rather than rigid clipping.

A mature seasonal rhythm

With maturity it repeats its principal display every year: cerise to dark pink, lightly scented panicles from summer into autumn.

Mature form & dimensions

Maturity 3–5 years

Height 0.6–0.8mSpread about 0.8mDwarf, naturally rounded, well-branched habit

Indicative natural silhouette of the exact cultivar; verified mature dimensions 0.6–0.8m high × about 0.8m wide.

The plant through the year

Deciduous

SpringFresh dense green growth

Summer–autumnCerise to dark pink, lightly scented panicles

The winter framework is naturally low or bare. The intensity and timing of new growth and flowering vary with microclimate.

What to expect after planting: Growth may be restrained through the first season while roots establish. In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 0.6–0.8m in height and about 0.8m in spread (maturity 3–5 years). Growth in a pot is usually more restrained and depends on available root space. Season and microclimate determine whether the plant arrives with flowers, buds, fresh growth or a quieter crown.

History & breeding Cultivar origin Breeder, original selection and the cultivar’s history

Butterfly Candy® Little Cerise carries the code ‘BotEx 007’ and was bred at Kaatsheuvel in the Netherlands by Johannes Adrianus Maria Koot for Botanic Experience B.V. It arose in July 2020 from a group of controlled crosses between proprietary selections in the breeding programme.

The distinctive seedling was selected in July 2021 and first propagated that year. The cultivar is protected in the EU under no. 71504 and received US Plant Patent PP36,348 on 31 December 2024.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

One panicle, dozens of small flowers

The showy Buddleja ‘plume’ is not a single flower but a compound panicle of many small tubular flowers that open progressively along the inflorescence.

Bronze distinction 2024

The exact cultivar ‘BotEx 007’ received the KVBC Plantarium Groen‑Direkt Bronze award in 2024.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers covering light, watering, pots, mature size, pruning and seasonal behaviour.

01Does it really need full sun?

Yes. Open sun produces a denser dwarf crown and more flowering panicles. Prolonged shade makes stems more open.

02When does it flower and attract butterflies?

Panicles appear summer into autumn. Nectar and light fragrance attract butterflies and bees, depending on local wildlife.

03When is the main pruning done?

In early spring, before vigorous growth begins. The cultivar flowers on new growth, so spring shortening renews the crown.

04Can it grow in a pot?

Yes. The dwarf habit is especially suitable, provided there is full sun, enough depth for stable roots and free drainage.

05How large does it become?

In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 0.6–0.8m in height and about 0.8m in spread (maturity 3–5 years). Growth in a pot is usually more restrained and depends on available root space.

06Is winter leaf loss normal?

Yes. It is a deciduous shrub and a sparse or bare winter appearance is normal. Fresh growth returns in spring.

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Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Cerise' 19cm

Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Cerise' 19cm

Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® Little Cerise (‘BotEx 007’ PBR)

What makes it special

A vivid cerise focal point

Life around every flower

Dwarf without looking slight

Small scale with generous cerise colour

Combinations that work

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Sun & flowering

Soil & planting

Growing in a pot

Watering

Spring pruning

Spent flowers & winter

Root establishment

The natural habit becomes clear

A mature seasonal rhythm

Mature form & dimensions

The plant through the year

One panicle, dozens of small flowers

Bronze distinction 2024

Frequently asked questions

Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Cerise' 19cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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