Buddleia 'Pink Delight' is a striking butterfly bush cultivar producing cone shaped clusters of vivid pink flowers from summer through early fall. Its upright arching form and prolific blooms make it a magnet for pollinators and an eye catching presence.
Height & Spread: 5 - 7 ft x 4 - 6 ft
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soil; tolerates poor, dry soils
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from Buddleia davidii, native to China. It is not native to North America but widely used in cultivated pollinator gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Highly attractive to butterflies such as Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and Swallowtails that rely on it for nectar.
Bees
- Visited frequently by honeybees and native bumblebees throughout its long bloom period.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 4 - 6 ft apart to allow for arching habit and airflow between plants.
Landscape Placement
- Well suited for sunny borders, butterfly gardens, and informal hedges. Combines well with drought tolerant summer blooming perennials.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Matches bloom season and supports overlapping pollinators.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Adds a soft lavender haze and fine texture beside bold pink blooms.
- Rudbeckia hirta (Black Eyed Susan) - Provides a long blooming yellow contrast in sunny beds.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' Enhances structure and vertical interest with spiky blue purple blooms.
- Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' - Offers bright red clusters and shares similar sun and soil needs.