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Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight'

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 2.1 m (5 - 7 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.1 m (4 - 7 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, pink and fragrant flowers during mid-summer to mid-fall. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour and medium in texture. Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.