Pugster Pico Punch Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'Pugster Pico Punch')
Pugster Pico Punch Butterfly Bush is a compact, powerhouse bloomer that produces vibrant magenta-pink flower spikes on a dwarf-sized plant. Despite its small size, this variety delivers full-sized blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all summer long.
Also Known As (AKA):
- Butterfly Bush
- Buddleia 'Pugster Pico Punch'
- Dwarf Butterfly Bush
Perfect for small gardens, borders, patio containers, and pollinator landscapes, this low-maintenance shrub offers continuous blooms from summer through fall. It is heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, and deer resistant, making it an excellent choice for easy-care color.
- 🦋 Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
- 🌸 Bright magenta-pink flower spikes
- 🌿 Compact size, perfect for small spaces
- 🌞 Blooms continuously from summer through fall
- 🌵 Drought tolerant once established
- 🦌 Deer resistant and easy to grow
Note: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Cut back in early spring for best growth. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9.
Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 18–24 in. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 24–30 in. |
| Botanical Name: | Buddleia 'Pugster Pico Punch' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Bloom Time: | Summer through Fall |
| Type: | Flowering Shrub |
FAQ's
How big does Pugster Pico Punch Butterfly Bush get?
Pugster Pico Punch grows about 18 to 24 inches tall and spreads 24 to 30 inches wide.
When does Pugster Pico Punch bloom?
It blooms from summer through fall with bright magenta-pink flower spikes.
Does Pugster Pico Punch attract butterflies?
Yes, it is a pollinator favorite and attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Is Pugster Pico Punch drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it becomes drought tolerant and performs well in hot sunny conditions.
Does this Butterfly Bush need pruning?
Yes, prune back in early spring to encourage fresh growth and heavy blooming throughout the season.
