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Buddleja davidii 'Pink Spreader'

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Pink Spreader' (orange-eye butterfly bush) produces showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to late fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is greyish green in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Buddleja davidii 'Pink Spreader' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Pink Spreader' . Buddleja davidii 'Pink Spreader' is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Buddleja davidii 'Pink Spreader' (orange-eye butterfly bush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Buddleja davidii 'Pink Spreader' (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.