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Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Pink' 19cm

Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Pink' 15cm

Name: Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Pink' 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: BuddlejaLittlePink15cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
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Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® Little Pink ('BotEx 005' PBR) — Butterfly Bush

The candy of your garden 🌸

Family: Scrophulariaceae • Pot diameter: 15 cm • Height: 20–25 cm

Butterfly Candy® ‘Little Pink’ brings the butterfly show to city scale: a compact, rounded shrub, packed with pink, scented panicles that fill the space with motion and colour from June into autumn. It acts like a small beacon for butterflies and bees without needing a large garden — ideal for generous containers, small borders and any spot where you want living interest with minimal effort.

Scrophulariaceae Deciduous Full sun Deadheading & spring pruning Compact shrub ~80 cm • very floriferous

Light

🔆 Full sun

More sun means more flowers.

Water

💧 Moderate

Free-draining medium; avoid constant wetness.

Hardiness

🌡️ to ~ −18 °C

Well-suited to temperate winters.

Butterflies

🦋 Magnet

Great for biodiversity-friendly gardens.

What makes it special

🎨 Dense pink panicles with a sweet fragrance.
🦋 High attraction for butterflies and bees all season.
📏 Very compact habit (~80 cm) for small spaces.
🏅 Part of the award-winning Butterfly Candy® line with excellent branching.

Best uses

🎯 Solo feature in containers on terraces, rooftops and entrances.
🌼 Small beds / mixed borders for a themed “butterfly corner.”
🧩 Combine with long-flowering perennials for continuous colour from summer to autumn.

Where to place it

Choose a full-sun position to maximise bloom and fragrance. In containers, pick a generous pot with excellent drainage and a fertile yet free-draining mix. Perfect for gardens and urban balconies that want a lively focal point without extra fuss.

What to pair it with

Lavandula, Salvia, Nepeta for a Mediterranean, pollinator-rich scheme.
Ornamental grasses (e.g., Pennisetum, Stipa) for movement and texture beside the pink panicles.
Low perennials (e.g., Echinacea, Gaura) to stagger height and extend flowering.

Composition goal: continuous bloom, strong pollinator draw and balanced masses in a small footprint.

Variety origin click to read

Taxonomic notes: Buddleja davidii (family Scrophulariaceae) is widely known as “butterfly bush” for its strong pollinator appeal. Native to central China, it grows on sunny slopes, riverbanks and woodland edges and entered European horticulture in the late 19th century.

Range & spread: From its Chinese origins, B. davidii spread quickly across Europe and North America thanks to its abundant summer bloom. In some regions it was considered potentially invasive, prompting breeding towards compact, better-behaved cultivars with reduced seeding.

Selection & propagation: Butterfly Candy® ‘Little Pink’ bears selection code 'BotEx 005' with PBR protection and is part of the Buddleja Butterfly Candy® series by Botanic Experience BV. The goal: a very floriferous, well-branched, compact (~80 cm), rounded shrub with pink panicles suited to small gardens and containers.

Breeding story: Across trials screening for size, branching, colour and fragrance, ‘Little Pink’ stood out for “lots of flower in a small volume.” The Butterfly Candy® family delivers the biodiversity punch of big Buddleja at balcony scale. ‘Little Pink’ received a Silver Award at the KVBC Summer Challenge 2021, confirming both its market and garden value.

1) Substrate: Use a free-draining, reasonably fertile mix. In containers, choose an outdoor blend with added mineral aggregate (e.g., pumice) to improve drainage.

2) Watering: In hot months, water regularly, letting the surface dry slightly between sessions. Avoid standing water; once established it handles short dry spells.

3) Exposure & pruning: Full sun; shelter from strong, desiccating winds. Prune hard in late winter–early spring to encourage fresh, vigorous growth and heavy flowering. Deadhead spent panicles to keep new blooms coming.

Pruning — how & when ✂️ how-to

Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® ‘Little Pink’ responds brilliantly to a strong renewal prune. Ideally cut back in late winter or early spring before vigorous new growth begins. Reduce stems hard (often to 20–40 cm from the base) to rebuild a compact, rounded crown with plenty of fresh flowering wood. Through the season, deadhead spent panicles to extend bloom into autumn. Work with sharp, clean tools and give a deep watering after the main prune.

🔎 Item	Info
🌿 Scientific name	Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® Little Pink ('BotEx 005' PBR)
🪴 Pot/Size	15 cm • Plant height 20–25 cm
☀️ Light	Full sun
💧 Water	Moderate — dislikes a permanently wet medium.
🌼 Bloom season	June–October • pink, scented panicles.
🌡️ Cold tolerance	To around −18 °C.
🦋 Pollinators	Especially attractive to butterflies and bees (butterfly & bee magnet).
🐾 Toxicity	Non-toxic — suitable for spaces with children and pets.

Tip: Plant 2–3 Butterfly Candy® shrubs together for a fuller look and even more butterfly activity on your terrace or in the garden.

Did you know? Compact Buddleja like ‘Little Pink’ give you the feel of a big butterfly bush without the height — keeping colour and life right at eye level.

Why you’ll love it info

🦋 Turns small gardens and balconies into butterfly stops.
🌸 Dense, long-season pink bloom.
📏 Compact ~80 cm habit, ideal for pots and low borders.
😌 Low effort for a high visual payoff.

🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — scientific facts nobody asked for geek

🌸 Panicles with hundreds of tiny tubular flowers rich in nectar (nectar-rich inflorescences).
🧬 Butterfly Candy® derives from clonal selection for compact form and dense branching.
🦋 Continuous new flowering shoots after deadheading boost in-season food for pollinators.
🏅 ‘Little Pink’ earned Silver at the KVBC Summer Challenge (2021) for bloom, habit and overall performance.

Does it attract butterflies and bees? pollination

Yes — specifically selected to draw butterflies and bees thanks to its fragrant, nectar-rich panicles.

Can I grow it in a pot? use

Absolutely. Its compact ~80 cm habit is ideal for large containers on balconies, terraces and rooftops.

Does it need hard pruning? pruning

Prefers a strong late-winter/early-spring prune plus regular deadheading to stay compact and highly floriferous.

How tall does it get? size

About 80 cm tall and wide at maturity, naturally rounded and compact.

🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photos. Form, size or colour may vary with season and growing conditions.

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Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Pink' 15cm

Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Pink' 15cm

Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® Little Pink ('BotEx 005' PBR) — Butterfly Bush

Light

Water

Hardiness

Butterflies

What makes it special

Best uses

Where to place it

What to pair it with

Buddleja Butterfly Candy® 'Little Pink' 15cm 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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